Production Manager

Hej Production Manager,

Do you want to go to work and help create a better everyday life at home?

With us at IKEA Industry Jasná, you can feel at home while creating that feeling for millions of people around the world. Here, you’re encouraged to be yourself, speak up, try new things, and grow from every step, even the unexpected ones.

IKEA consist of many companies, all operating under one brand. IKEA Industry, part of the Inter IKEA Group, is a world-leading producer of wooden furniture and an integrated part of the IKEA value chain. IKEA Industry has ~15,000 co-workers in more than 30 production units across 18 sites in 7 countries. We have sawmills, board, furniture components and furniture production.

Why you should join Jasná, and our team:

At IKEA Industry Jasná, you’ll work in a place where nature is part of everyday life — surrounded by ski slopes, thermal waters, and forests that bring energy into work and life. Here, purpose and development go hand in hand. You’ll feel valued, supported, and connected to something bigger, whether you’re improving our iconic products like the HEMNES Day Bed or shaping new ways of working.

You’ll join a diverse, trusting, and curious team that learns fast, helps each other, tries new things, makes mistakes, grows, and celebrates wins together. We take our work seriously — but we also know how to have fun.

As your manager, you can expect authenticity, clarity, trust, and support. I listen, empower you, and lead through our IKEA values. I’m here to help you grow, feel proud of your contribution, and succeed together with the team.

If your journey with us means moving to a new home, we’ll be here to support you with relocation in line with our internal guidelines.

Your new job

As our Production Manager, you’ll be a part of the Site Management team and together with your colleagues play a key role in our factory by; developing people, improving production flows, and building a safe and efficient workplace. You will help steer our long‑term direction while solving everyday challenges with curiosity, confidence, and optimism. You’ll report to the Site manager and work closely across functions in the factory to keep our processes safe, simple, and efficient.

On a typical day, you will:

• Lead and support production teams to work safely and with high quality

• Drive improvements in flow, cost, and ways of working

• Build a strong safety, people, and performance culture

What we’d like you to bring

You enjoy leading others and you know how to turn goals into real results. You think long‑term, act fast when needed, and use data and insights to make good decisions. You’re good at simplifying, reducing waste, and creating clarity for your team even when things are uncertain or changing.

You naturally build trust and collaboration, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and able to contribute. You coach and grow people, ask for feedback and offer it in return. You communicate openly and transparently, helping your team understand how their work connects to our shared goals. And most importantly, you lead by example and live our IKEA values in everything you do.

To succeed in this role, you:

• Have experience leading people in a production or manufacturing environment

• Understand production processes and enjoy improving them

• Care deeply about safety, quality, and developing your team

• Feel confident navigating change with a positive mindset

It’s a plus if you have experience with lean/continuous improvement or working in an international environment.

Be yourself, a Production Manager, and more!

At Inter IKEA Group, we bring the IKEA vision to life- developing and producing products that are affordable, accessible, and loved in homes around the world.

Your wellbeing and growth matter to us. With development opportunities, a friendly atmosphere, and a culture built on togetherness, we hope you’ll make us the home of your career.

The expected salary range for this position is 5600-6800 EUR monthly. This range should give you a clear sense of what you can expect for this role. It is based on our internal salary structure as well as the competence, experience, and knowledge level we are looking for. Please note, that the actual offer will be discussed later in the process with the final candidate. 

We welcome your application

Get ready to assemble something new! We review applications continuously and look forward to receiving yours no later than 8th April.

If you have questions about the role or for recruitment, reach out to Site Manager Inga Różycka, +421 911 529 610.

At IKEA, everyone deserves a seat at the table, no matter your background, identity or beliefs. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.