Process Leader

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As a Process Leader for MAKE youll play an important part in the team. Your primary focus will be leading the development and implementation of MAKE processes at IKEA Industry working closely with local experts and the Process Owner to support operational excellence. The process Leader for MAKE is responsible to continuously improve the manufacturing process digital solutions and reports to support optimal productivity at our factories. The MAKE process includes how we schedule production activities issue material produce package stage and release the product.

On a typical working day you will:

• Lead development and implementation of MAKE processes at IKEA Industry.
• Lead a team of local experts and engaging them in the development training and knowledge sharing activities cross IKEA Industry production units.
• Capture challenge and transform business needs into global standards and based on this set the requirements for related digital solutions.
• Prioritize development activities to reach optimal business results.
• Collaborate with the Process and Solution Area team and production teams in the factories.

As Process Leader for MAKE you will join a team of experienced Process Leaders for our core processes PLAN SOURCE DELIVER and MAINTAIN that challenge and support each other to reach our goals. Even though we are leading our own processes we find ways to collaborate and also have a lot of have fun together. We are not only theoretical process leaders rather hands-on and frequently collaborating with our colleagues in the factories. Among other things this is really what makes this role and this team fantastic.  

From me as your manager you can expect values-based leadership and a collaborative approach. I challenge to support and develop and believe that trust openness and taking responsibility are key to our success. Come and join a fantastic team with an exciting journey ahead of us!

Location for this position is flexible and can sit in either Malmö Sweden or in any of our IKEA Industry factory locations in Slovakia Poland Hungary China Portugal or Lithuania.

Qualifications :

What wed like you to bring to the table

The role as a Process Leader for MAKE requires you to:

• Possess strong knowledge and experience in manufacturing processes project and change management.
• Demonstrate indirect leadership capabilities with process development standardization and optimization skills based on your years of experience within this area.

• Responsible for identifying improvement areas and break it down to a strategic roadmap with initiatives.
• Knowledge and experience with Analytics and digital solution development e.g. Power BI.
• Knowledge and capability in how to define and follow up on metrics KPIs etc.
• Implement new ideas and solutions in a large organization.

• Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to build relationships at all levels and by that also be able to communicate with impact on all levels from shopfloor to management teams.

Its a plus if you also:

Have a Masters or University Degree in Production & Operations Management Supply Chain Management Logistics or a related field

Hold experience with Lean Industry 4.0 and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Additional Information :

Be yourself a Process Leader and more!

Your health wellbeing and development matter most to us. As a co-worker and a person you are an essential part of our down-to-earth playful and inclusive this curious and optimistic environment youll find endless opportunities to grow. Make us the home of your career!

We welcome your application

Get ready to assemble something new! We look forward to receiving your application by 12th October 2025.

At IKEA we are looking for people who believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. Youre welcome no matter where you come from what you believe or what you look like. If you have questions about the position please contact hiring manager Marcus Öhman at or Jenny Johansson at for questions regarding the recruitment process.

We believe that peoples different perspectives backgrounds and personalities make us better at understanding our customers dreams and needs. At IKEA were all working on the same project. If you need accommodations in the recruitment process let us know.