Operations Manager (Dyrektor/Dyrektorka Fabryki)
Your role – more than production management
This role combines business, operational and social responsibility. We are looking for someone who:
- Thinks strategically and in a multi-threaded way – combining cost, quality, technology and people perspectives.
- Navigates easily in the environment of Industry 4.0, digitalization and process automation.
- Treats Lean Manufacturing as a natural way of working and sees a culture of continuous improvement as the foundation of the organization.
- Understands that business results are the outcome of people’s engagement, strong leadership and a clear vision.
The person in this role will be responsible for operations across two production plants, organizational development, and the delivery of ambitious operational and strategic goals.
Key responsibilities
- Co-creating and implementing long- and short-term strategies for the Unit.
- Building a culture of continuous improvement and implementing Lean standards.
- Development and industrialization of new products.
- Modern leadership – talent development, succession planning, and supporting the Diversity & Inclusion agenda.
- Responsibility for quality, cost efficiency and achievement of KPIs.
- Improving safety, ergonomics and compliance with OHS and environmental regulations.
- Sharing best practices with other factories within the international structure.
Qualifications
Who are we looking for?
A leader who:
- Has experience in a manufacturing environment and at least 5 years in team management.
- Has very good knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools.
- Can manage a budget and make decisions based on data analysis.
- Thinks critically, systemically and in scenarios – and can operate in a dynamic environment.
- Communicates fluently in English and Polish.
- Holds a higher education degree in a technical or economic field.
- Knowledge of wood processing technologies will be an additional advantage.
Why is this role unique?
This is a role for someone who wants to make a real impact on the future of modern manufacturing – in an organization with global reach, strong values and bold ambitions.
It combines:
- responsibility for a multimillion business,
- leadership of hundreds of employees,
- technological transformation in the spirit of Industry 4.0,
- building an organizational culture based on values.
If production is your natural environment, change drives you, and combining business perspective with people development is your key to success – we invite you to apply.
Join IKEA Industry and co-create the future of industrial furniture production.
Additional Information
- 3.5% employer contribution to your retirement account
- 30-minute paid break during work
- Private medical care (Lux Med)
- Daily hot lunch from 1.50 PLN (basic) or 4.20 PLN (meat/vegetarian option)
- Multisport card
- 15% discount in IKEA stores
- Holiday allowance
- Christmas bonus
- Safe and modern workplace
- Attractive group insurance
- Additional accident insurance fully covered by the employer
- Training, co-financing for further education, development opportunities, and more