Fire Safety Leader

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Inter IKEA Group brings together three areas: Retail Concept, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and make it more accessible for the many people. The role of IKEA Supply is to supply the IKEA range at the lowest total cost, making high quality available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions. We believe it is important to be present in the office and expect you to be there the majority of the time.

Job Description

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 planes. In 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 April 21st.