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IKEA Industry, part of the Inter IKEA Group, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of wooden furniture and an integral part of IKEA's value chain. IKEA Industry has 36 production units in 7 countries with approximately 15,500 employees. Every year, IKEA Industry produces millions of furniture for IKEA customers. IKEA Industry Hultsfred AB is part of IKEA Industry and produces large volumes of particleboard and furniture for IKEA.

We offer you a significant role in a growing and dynamic organization with a family-like corporate culture. A warm and welcoming workplace where you become part of a positive and supportive community.

Job Description

Do you have a passion for working with people, safety & technology? Are you a person driven by development and a desire to learn more? Do you gain energy from collaborating with colleagues to find better solutions moving forward? Are you a true ambassador for our values at IKEA? If the answer is yes, keep reading, as we may have the perfect role for you!

A day in the life with us!

You will be part of the department responsible for work environment, health, and safety issues. In the role of Fire Safety Coordinator, your main focus will be to maintain and follow up on statutory routines and working methods. Your tasks will include:

• Developing, coordinating, and supporting the entire organization's implementation of systematic fire and explosion protection work.
• At the local level, being responsible for evacuation and action plans as well as for governing processes and routines in the areas of fire, explosion, and crisis coordination.
• Holding the role of permit responsibility for flammable materials.
• Coordinating & being responsible for training in fire safety and ATEX.
• Participating in authority inspections and external audits as well as planning & conducting internal audits and fire safety rounds.
• Being part of internal and external networks and acting as a contact person for authorities & insurance companies.

So who are you?

We are looking for someone with documented competence and experience in similar roles, such as fire safety coordinator within the process industry. To succeed in this role, you need to have good experience and deep knowledge of applicable legislation regarding fire and explosion protection as well as work environment legislation. Good communication skills in both spoken and written Swedish and English are required. Experience in communication with authorities is also an advantage. We conduct alcohol and drug tests upon hiring.

"Studies show that members of underrepresented communities don’t apply for jobs unless they’re 100% “qualified”. If this is part of the reason you hesitate to apply, we encourage you to reconsider and give it a chance. Maybe your profile fits our needs much better than you think. We look forward to receiving your application. From: “Why Women Don’t Apply for Jobs Unless They’re 100% Qualified” by Tara Sophia Mohr, August 2014”