IKEA Industry, part of the 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 36 production units in 7 countries, with about 15500 co-workers. Every year, IKEA Industry produces millions pieces of furniture for IKEA customers.

We are a diverse group of people working together, sharing the humanistic IKEA values. The values are the foundation of our work. By living them, we form the unique IKEA culture where team spirit and togetherness are key. In a constantly growing IKEA, every individual is taken care of, respected, acknowledged, and included. People are themselves and respecting the uniqueness of every individual makes IKEA bett­er.

IKEA Industry Hultsfred AB with 300 co-workers produces high volumes of board and furniture for IKEA. The site is a part of IKEA Industry Manufacturing Area Board and Manufacturing Area Foil on Board produces furniture for the IKEA supply chain and retail organization. Manufacturing Areas: Board and Foil on Board operate in 5 manufacturing sites in Poland, China, Sweden, Slovakia and Lithuania.

The People & Culture Manager is responsible for driving the people agenda with an ambition that IKEA Industry Hultsfred is appreciated and recommended as a great place to work.

Together with the P&C Team you will implement, support and follow up on strategies, processes and tools in the P&C area, mainly focused around culture & values, diversity & inclusion, talent management, leadership development, building competence and also to secure that we are a modern and humanistic workplace. You will be a member of an international P&C community, where you take part in and contribute to international projects and working groups.

The P&C Manager holds a key role in the organisation and works in partnership with all managers to provide both expertise and support. In the position there is also a responsibility and opportunity to contribute in leading the whole site, as the role is part of the site management team. The P&C Manager position supports development of leadership on all levels and secures that our values are an integrated part of our everyday business. P&C Manager reports to Site Manager and leads a team of three members.

If you:

• demonstrate inclusive leadership with high level of energy and enthusiasm
• can communicate with passion and inspiration
• have got excellent abilities in building partnership based on trust, respect, and togetherness
• present a strong belief in both people and teams’ potential and their ability to grow, learn and perform
• can easily navigate and act on strategical, tactical, and operational level

• have at least three years of experience in a role of People & Culture Manager and a management team member
• have experience in work for a production company
• have strong experience in co-operation with trade unions, and a knowledge in Swedish labour law and labour market
• is experienced in leading changes
• are fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken 
• are experienced in facilitation and coaching

…...so, we are looking for someone like you!

August 31, 2023 is the closing date to apply for this role. Please send your application – CV and a covering letter in Swedish and English and tell us why you would be a good fit.

We look forward to hearing from you! If you have questions, please contact Site Manager, Klas Franzén at [email protected] or People and Culture Leader, Agnieszka Miskowicz at [email protected].