IKEA Industry, part of Inter IKEA Group, is the world’s largest producer of wooden furniture and is an integrated part of the IKEA value chain. IKEA Industry has more than 30 production units in 8 countries with about 18,500 co-workers. Every year, IKEA Industry produces more than 100 million pieces of furniture for IKEA customers.

IKEA Industry Malacky site production consists of boards’ production unit producing innovative and sustainable wood-based boards and panels, furniture production unit producing high gloss furniture and soon furniture production unit producing foiled shelves.

Job Description

You are a skilled and experienced Technical Manager and you play a pivotal role in ensuring the running operation of an organization's technical assets. With a strong foundation in technical know-how, you lead the maintenance team in executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance procedures in area of maintenance. You will develop long-term plans and strategy in technical area, manage budgets, and align technical activities with overall business goals. In this role, you will have a range of responsibilities:

Leading and developing the technical team (maintenance and facility services)
Set up the long term strategy and short term tactical implementation in area of maintenance to ensure optimal performance of machine in industrial setting
Leading and optimizing procurement of indirect materials, spare parts, tools and services
Tools and spare parts warehouse management
Implementation of measures regarding to health and safety
Secure continuous improvement of machinery technical availability
Deploy preventive and predictive maintenance via CMMS.
Preparing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year (FY) and business plans in are of technical agenda
Facility, infrastructure and vehicles management
Managing and overseeing corrective measures in technical area to ensure the attainment of planned objectives.
Overseeing the development of team members based on the skill matrix and individual development plans

Qualifications

The desired competencies for a Technical Manager include the ability to lead effectively, make critical decisions, and promote team unity. Creating a culture of safety, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement are essential responsibilities. Proficiency in communication and interpersonal skills is crucial for collaborating with cross-functional teams, thereby enhancing equipment reliability and safety to meet customer demands. The capability to adapt to evolving technologies, analyze data for informed decision-making, and efficiently resolve conflicts demonstrates competence for a Technical Manager. A successful candidate should have a university education related to technical or production and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role in industry.

Additional Information

The position is open for Malacky site. Please, send your application via Smart Recruiter link. In a case of questions contact tatiana.kristekova@inter.ikea.com ( People and Culture Manager) or dariusz.martyniak@inter.ikea.com (Site Manager)