We are looking for a Quality Manager- Let´s improve, together!
Do you believe quality is as much as about people as it is about processes? For us, quality isn´t just about routines and documents- it´s building trust and long-term value in everything we do. You want to take an active role in building and strengthening our quality assurance processes and culture. As a quality manager, you are part of the company's management team and play a key role in the strategic work to develop and ensure the quality of our operations. Quality in every step is foundation for success in everything we do.
IKEA Industry Älmhult AB contributes with more than 200 committed, down-to-earth and engaged employees who annually manufacture about 6 million lacquered fronts for furniture, mainly kitchens. We have a modern, automated production situated in Älmhult, the heart of IKEA.
What you will do?
- Lead and develop our quality assurances and quality controls processes together with the quality assurance team.
- Ensure compliance with regulations, internal standards and customer requirements.
- Manage audits and internal assessment , deviations and follow up to facilitate solutions on findings.
- Share knowledge, build engagement and train your co-workers and organization.
- Prepare quality documentation and reports
- and of course it´s more to be done , improving our way of working in the best interest of IKEA customers.
Who you are
We believe great quality starts with mindset and caring, we think you :
Have experience in a manufacturing environment in a leading role.
Have experience working in established quality systems, preferably from a larger organization, where audits and clear quality reviews – with clear "go" or "no-go" decisions – are a natural part of the work. You are used to handling both internal and external audits and know what is required to meet high quality requirements.
Have Strong analytical skills and good ability to prioritize and make decisions.
Familiarity with, LEAN and continuous improvement frameworks, such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 8D, A3, 5Why.
Demonstrated capabilities in Quality Assurance ,Quality Control as well as Quality Management Systems.
Good overall computer skills are essential.
Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.
You likely have a degree within Engineering or equivalent.
For us at IKEA, it's always important that you share our values. This means that you, just like us, believe in leadership through the good example and that you strive to constantly find new ways to develop yourself, others, and the business so that together we are better tomorrow than we are today
Working at IKEA is more than just a job
A workplace where we do things together and have fun while doing it. With us you are part of an equal and diverse working community.
Opportunities to grow. IKEA believes in development both as people and as a professional . Together we create new IKEA successes!
IKEA benefits and of course, a truly great work environment.
Does this sound like you ? Send in your application at the latest April 30th 2025. Please upload your CV plus your motivation letter answering what you will bring to make quality a natural part of everyday life- together!
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiting manager, Piotr Szwarc 070-149 3398, P&C specialist Malin Svensson, 070-473 25 87.
For Union questions, contact Unionen Joel Svensson, 076-858 17 41.
