Technologist (Back panel technologist)

IKEA Industry IKEA Industry, part of the Inter IKEA Group, is the world’s largest producer of wooden furniture and is an integrated part of the IKEA value chain. As IKEA’s own furniture manufacturer our role is to offer a unique advantage for IKEA as a world leader in home furnishing. IKEA Industry has 32 production units, across 16 sites in 7 countries: Poland, Slovakia, Portugal, Sweden, Lithuania, China and Hungary. Our operations include forestry, sawmills, boards, component and furniture production. IKEA culture and values shape everything we do. Not only do the IKEA values bring us together, they also help us to do business successfully. At IKEA Industry Orla, we specialize in producing modern ultra-thin HDF boards. Our site features a CTS department, where boards are precisely cut to specific dimensions, as well as sawmill operations dedicated to the production of planks.

At the moment our factory is developing a new production area dedicated to manufacturing furniture back panels. The recruitment process we’re inviting you to consider offers the opportunity to join the team at the project stage and help shape both the infrastructure and the technological process for this new area.

Your Role

The Production Technologist role is focused on working within the manufacturing area related to the production and processing of HDF boards and back panels. . The position is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving optimal production technologies to ensure products meet defined technical, quality, and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• implementing new and improved technologies,
• developing and evaluating production recipes,
• supervising technological processes in daily production,
• driving continuous process optimization
• preparing raw material requirements, monitoring and settling material consumption, and reporting performance indicators as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Wood Technology, Production Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field
• Practical knowledge of HDF board production processes
• Knowledge of back panel production processes
• Experience in supervising technological processes in wood-based panel manufacturing (fiberboards preferred)
• Experience in continuous process improvement and technology optimization
• Knowledge of lumber production processes is an additional advantage
• Strong problem-solving skills in technical and process-related areas
• Openness to learning and ability to quickly acquire new knowledge
• Good command of Polish and English (spoken and written)

Come join us and contribute to the IKEA journey where we thrive together while strengthening our brand and growing the business! This is a full-time, permanent position based in the IKEA Industry plant in Orla.
 

By joining our team, you can count on a range of attractive benefits that will ensure your comfort, security, and development opportunities. Here's some examples of what we have prepared for you:

• 3.5% employer contribution to your pension account – we invest in your future through regular contributions that boost your retirement savings.
• Private medical care – quick access to specialists and a full range of medical services for you and your family.
• Daily subsidized hot lunch – we care about your comfort and health, offering delicious, healthy meals at an affordable price, including vegetarian options.
• 15% discount at IKEA stores – additional savings on home furnishings to make your living spaces even more comfortable.
• Holiday allowance – financial support for your vacation, so you can spend your free time the way you like.
• Christmas bonuses – before the holidays you can count on extra funds to make preparations and family celebrations more enjoyable.
• Safe workplace – your health and safety are our priority, which is why we maintain the highest occupational health and safety standards.
• Attractive group insurance – support in case of unforeseen situations.
• Additional accident insurance paid by the employer – we protect you every step of the way.

Do you see yourself in this role? Great! We look forward to receiving your application