Manufacturing Developer Job in Bengaluru at IKEA

IKEA is hiring for the role of Manufacturing Developer!

Responsibilities of the Candidates:

• Lead Manufacturing Assessments evaluating the IKEA supplier’s manufacturing performance, systems and competence to produce IKEA products with as little waste as possible and to create manufacturing improvement plans.
• Lead improvements and develop efficient production processes, from incoming components to finished goods and shipment and enable total lower cost, improve quality, sustainability and/or deliveries.
• Drive shop-floor manufacturing improvement projects utilizing IKEA Production System concept methods and tools (Lean manufacturing).
• Perform Kaizen activities at suppliers, ensuring that the right preconditions are in place.
• Implement Process control to support the Quality Agenda and lower costs.
• Develop and implement Lean concept within the different purchasing categories through leading competence initiatives and secure knowledge sharing to suppliers and IKEA co-workers in Lean Manufacturing.
• Facilitate focused improvement learning activities and in general contribute to the IPS concept, which is the IKEA way at looking upon Lean. You will also lead, coordinate and work closely with local Lean navigators’ team.

Requirements:

• Have strong knowledge on Wooden material categories used in Furniture and can explore local/regional wood species
• Are a Lean expert with several years of experience in implementing and managing successful lean projects or being a manager within manufacturing.
• Have a proven capability to drive improvement activities, deliver savings and develop lean thinking/concepts to all levels of the organization.
• Have an education at the bachelor's level or equivalent.
• Have a passion for people and are a good communicator with a high drive and analytical skills.
• Have strong informal leadership and collaborative approach.  
• Are passionate about IKEA values, our vision and business idea.
• Enjoy working in a dynamic work environment.
• Are a good communicator in English, both verbal and written?
• Are hands-on in your way of working with a clear and structured approach towards your stakeholders.