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Food Operations Leader

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IKEA

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Facilities Management

AI generated summary

  • You must ensure compliance with food safety regulations, enhance operations, develop KPIs, collaborate across functions, lead sustainability, and train coworkers in food production and service methods.
  • You will lead teams to ensure operational excellence, compliance with food safety, optimize performance, implement standards, collaborate on strategies, drive sustainability, and train coworkers.

Requirements

  • Ensure compliance with IKEA’s standards and local food safety regulations.
  • Monitor and enhance food operations, addressing any gaps to optimize business performance.
  • Develop and implement operational standards, KPIs, and processes to support business objectives.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to integrate and optimize food-related activities within the commercial strategy.
  • Lead sustainability initiatives, including sustainable sourcing, waste reduction, and equipment optimization.
  • Train and develop coworkers in new food production methods, service techniques, and operational tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach teams to achieve operational excellence across food logistics, production, customer service, and equipment management.
  • Ensure compliance with IKEA’s standards and local food safety regulations.
  • Monitor and enhance food operations, addressing any gaps to optimize business performance.
  • Develop and implement operational standards, KPIs, and processes to support business objectives.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to integrate and optimize food-related activities within the commercial strategy.
  • Lead sustainability initiatives, including sustainable sourcing, waste reduction, and equipment optimization.
  • Train and develop coworkers in new food production methods, service techniques, and operational tools.

FAQs

What qualifications are needed for the Food Operations Leader position?

A relevant background in food operations management, experience in coaching teams, and knowledge of food safety regulations are essential for this role.

What kinds of teams will I be leading in this position?

You will be leading teams involved in food logistics, production, customer service, and equipment management.

What are the main responsibilities of a Food Operations Leader?

The main responsibilities include ensuring operational excellence, compliance with safety regulations, monitoring food operations, developing standards and KPIs, collaborating across functions, leading sustainability initiatives, and training coworkers.

How does this role contribute to IKEA's commitment to sustainability?

This role focuses on leading sustainability initiatives such as sustainable sourcing, waste reduction, and optimizing equipment, which are essential for IKEA’s commitment to quality and sustainability.

Will I have opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to train and develop coworkers in new food production methods, service techniques, and operational tools, contributing to both your growth and that of your team.

Is experience in the food industry required for this position?

Yes, experience in the food industry is highly beneficial to effectively manage operations and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

What kind of training will I provide to my team?

You will provide training in new food production methods, service techniques, and operational tools to help enhance performance and ensure compliance with operational standards.

How does this position align with IKEA's overall mission?

This position plays a vital role in promoting a better everyday life through food that is good for both people and the planet, maintaining IKEA’s commitment to quality, affordability, and sustainability.

What type of culture can I expect while working at IKEA?

You can expect a diverse and collaborative culture where laughter and joy around food are embraced, creating a welcoming environment for both employees and customers.

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IKEA

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1943
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. Our business idea is to offer well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. The IKEA Brand unites more than 200.000 co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners all over the world. It’s one brand, but it reaches millions of hearts and homes. Our value chain is unique. It includes everything from product development, design, supply, manufacture and sales – and of course it begins and ends with our customers. The IKEA retail business is operated through a franchise system. Today, 12 different groups of companies market and sell the IKEA product range under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. Any jobs published on this page are offered by different companies operating under the IKEA Trademark. IKEA was founded in Sweden in 1943.

Culture & Values

  • Togetherness

    Togetherness is at the heart of the IKEA culture. We are strongest when we trust each other, pull in the same direction and have fun together.

  • Caring for people and planet

    We want to be a force for positive change. We have the possibility to make a significant and lasting impact — today and for the generations to come.

  • Cost-consciousness

    As many people as possible should be able to afford a beautiful and functional home. We constantly challenge ourselves and others to make more from less without compromising on quality.

  • Simplicity

    A simple, straightforward and down-to-earth way of being is part of our Smålandic heritage. It is about being ourselves and staying close to reality. We are informal, pragmatic and see bureaucracy as our biggest enemy.

  • Renew and improve

    We are constantly looking for new and better ways forward. Whatever we are doing today, we can do better tomorrow. Finding solutions to almost impossible challenges is part of our success and a source of inspiration to move on to the next challenge.

  • Different with a meaning

    We are not like other companies and we don’t want to be. We like to question existing solutions, think in unconventional ways, experiment and dare to make mistakes - always for a good reason.

  • Give and take responsibility

    We believe in empowering people. Giving and taking responsibility are ways to grow and develop as individuals. Trusting each other, being positive and forward-looking inspires everyone to contribute to development.

  • Lead by example

    We see leadership as an action, not a position. We look for people’s values before competence and experience. People who ‘walk the talk’ and lead by example. It is about being our best self and bringing out the best in each other.