Site Manager, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
Slovakia, Malacky

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

As Site Manager, together with your Management Team, you will be leading and developing the Malacky site, of approx. 600 co-workers, in both the business and people dimensions. The IKEA vision, business idea and culture are our guiding stars, and you are working towards the agreed goals and contribute to affordability, accessibility, and sustainability for our customers. You will work closely together with the co-workers on the site and several stakeholders and partners within our IKEA value chain but also with external partners.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and develop the Malacky site of approx. 600 co-workers in both the business and people dimensions
Work closely together with the co-workers on the site and several stakeholders and partners within our IKEA value chain but also with external partners
Lead as a good example for the IKEA key values through behaviours and actions
In close collaboration with other stakeholders, establish plans to secure a sustainable material supply and being in the forefront to implement new materials, always with the democratic design principles as the base
Secure that all legal requirements for the site are fulfilled including ensuring compliance with internal requirements and business rules, laws and regulations
Strive to minimize the site impact on environment (waste, emissions, energy efficiency etc.) as well as to work actively to be a good citizen in the community where we are operating
Actively contribute to the business success of the whole IKEA Industry, Supply organization as well as other parts of IKEA
Secure that the site is in the forefront with manufacturing and strive to be a world class organization in all aspects

Requirements:

Have senior-level experience in general management within an international, industrial and manufacturing business environment, supported by a technical and/ or university degree
Have the capability to build trust and partnership with stakeholders internally and externally
Have an inclusive leadership style, and a true passion to develop both business and people together
Be driven by a constant urge to improve, find new opportunities and make things happen by inspiring and engaging and motivating people
Have great communication skills and to be fluent in English, both written and spoken
Create an environment where your teams feel that they can challenge existing ways of doing things with the ambition to constantly renew and improve our ways of working
Adapt quickly to changing circumstances and deviations from plans
Create an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued for their contribution

Nice to have:

Have knowledge in the Slovak language, written and spoken
Have previous leadership experience in the wood, panel, or process industry

What we offer:

Your health, wellbeing, and development matter most to us, and our benefits are designed with you in mind
As a co-worker and a person, you are an essential part of our down to earth, playful, and inclusive culture, collaborating with others across roles, departments, and even across the globe
In this curious and optimistic environment, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 23, 2025

Expiration:
June 22, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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