Production & Distribution Manager, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
China, Nantong

Category:
Manufacturing

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Job Description:

IKEA Components holds a unique position within the IKEA value chain. We develop, source, pack and supply components, materials and IKEA retail equipment products in areas where it benefits IKEA and the IKEA customer. To create a better everyday life for the many people, we integrate backwards in the IKEA value chain. We focus on creating price advantage through business development and economy of scale, as well as securing excellence within design, quality, availability and sustainability. In IKEA Components we have a clear wished position to together significantly increase the IKEA competitiveness to be the leader in life at home.

Job Responsibility:

Secure P&D excellent operation through leading the leaders for the functions of production, warehouse, facility, site process developers
Responsible to establish and secure good communication, business relations and partnership between different functions and stakeholders within IKEA
Participate and contribute in creation of the P&D Business plans, accountable for setting future strategic plans for production and warehouse
Responsible for P&D Action plan creation, execution and follow-up with the Business plan as a foundation
Responsible to secure process/initiative implementations and initiate improvements through local process developers and Global support
Responsible to secure succession planning and competence development to reach high-performing teams and leaders who inspire and empower the engagement from all co-workers by leading as example and living the IKEA Values
Lead the organisation in a Lean and simple way, encourage to find and explore opportunities for eliminating waste, new ways of working and continuous improvement potentials in order to develop business and people
Secure and initiate machine and equipment investment plans in order to support future IKEA needs
Overall budget responsible for all the cost related staff, operational, travel and investment, including follow-up and deviation reporting within the area of responsibility

Requirements:

Good knowledge of IKEA strategic landscape
Deep knowledge in manufacturing and lean production
Deep knowledge in Project management
Good knowledge in how to make and implement action plans, providing clear directions and following up on goals
Deep knowledge of cost drivers/profit and loss including key performance indicators
Good knowledge in communication and coaching
Good knowledge of IKEA supply chain
Good knowledge and experience of change management
Fluency in both written and spoken English
Ability to lead business through people by demonstrating high leadership capabilities
Ability to combine working on a strategic level with acting on an operational/tactical level
Ability to work under high pressure and with the courage to make a clear standpoint
Ability to build trust and communicate clearly with different people in various situations
Ability to make things happen by flexibility, speed and simplicity

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 25, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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