Fire Safety Leader
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Posted on:
30-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Do you have a passion for the well-being of people and therefore an extensive interest in fire safety specifically and health safety and security generally Then this opportunity might be for you.
The IKEA business is focused on opportunities and involves risk taking every day. At Inter IKEA Group these risks are taken in a compliant and responsible way. The Risk Management & Compliance function leads steers and supports the business to safeguard the IKEA brand by identifying anticipating on navigating through opportunities and risks on the base of IKEA values and culture. Together with effective monitoring and follow-up this leads to risk-aware decision-taking and practical business control. Risk Management & Compliance works closely together with the various organizational levels and provides support to:
- Strengthen the IKEA brand and protect our assets
- Maintain an overall safety & security aware culture
- Steer and lead compliance activities
The role as Fire Safety Leader will proactively support the IKEA Supply businesses globally with a focus on fire safety management. You are expected to be a valued business partner that drives for sustainable solutions proactively influences managers and co-workers to establish a solid fire management program that protects life property and the environment.
As a Fire Safety Leader you ensure the protection of life property production & the IKEA brand and the environment by effectively and proactively managing and reducing fire and safety risks across the entire IKEA Supply business. This includes overseeing fire safety in manufacturing units warehouses distribution centers office buildings and during the transportation of goods via various modes such as trucks ships and cooperation with the businesses you secure compliance with Inter IKEA Group policies standards and working methods as well as legal demands within your area.
You will work with the businesses to increase fire risk identification using the risk methodology and to ensure consistency in approach. You will also work in partnership with the relevant stakeholders and management teams in connection with fire safety related topics and decisions. Furthermore your tasks will be:
- Develop implement and maintain fire safety steering documents and working methods that comply with national and international regulations and standards.
- Oversee the installation inspection and maintenance of fire detection suppression and fighting equipment across the supply chain.
- Work with engineers and architects in the design and modification of facilities ensuring that fire safety elements are integrated into new projects and existing structures.
- Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fire safety. Utilize data feedback and new technologies to refine practices and protocols aiming to mitigate fire risks effectively proactively and in a cost-efficient manner.
- Support and conduct investigations into fire incidents to identify root causes and learnings.
Qualifications :
To be successful in this role you we believe you have a combination of the following attributes:
- Degree in Fire Science Engineering Safety Engineering or related field
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in fire safety management
- Knowledge and understanding of global fire standards and local regulations where IKEA Supply has operations.
- Experience of working with manufacturing fire and explosion risks (ATEX)
- Demonstrate senior leadership & management skills.
- Good understanding of change management processes.
- Business professional facilitation and communication skills and able to present and motivate with impact.
- Ability to inspire people by using strong coaching influencing communication writing and listening skills.
- Ability to create implement execute and follow up on plans to deliver outstanding results.
- Extensive knowledge of relevant health safety and security policies standards rules manuals tools and working methods.
- Ability to transfer knowledge.
- High integrity and level of independence lead by example.
- Fluency in spoken and written English. Other language skills where IKEA have operations is a plus.
Additional Information :
If you have any questions about the position please contact recruiting manager Michael Hansen (). If you have questions on the recruitment process you are welcome to contact People & Culture Generalist Anna-Carin Nicolini ().
We are looking forward to your application! Please submit both your CV and motivational letter in English latest by November 12th.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- NYC
- Building Evacuation
- Safety Directors
- Fire Wardens
- FSD
- Emergency
- Law Enforcement
- Security Staff
- Access Control
- Regular Basis
- Fire Department
- Fire Safety Plan
- Fire Command Station
- Life Safety Systems
About Company
The IKEA brand is one of the most successful home furnishing brands in the world. We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe that what yo ... View more
