Laboratory Manager – Wood Furniture Testing

About the role

IKEA Industry, part of Inter IKEA Group, is the world's leading manufacturer of wooden furniture and works with about 15,000 employees across more than 30 production sites in 18 locations in 7 countries. This laboratory manager position in Kazlų Rūda covers testing of raw materials, production and finished products and their results analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Organise the laboratory team and improve its processes
• Plan, carry out and analyse tests on raw materials, production and finished products
• Ensure compliance with test methods and coordinate their updates
• Prepare samples, send them for testing and prepare documentation
• Work with production, technology and quality departments
• Prepare certificates, reports and laboratory data
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure calibration
• Support suppliers' quality assurance by raising claims for non-conforming raw materials
• Take part in audits and quality improvement projects

Required profile

• Higher education in chemistry, materials science or a related field
• Experience in a laboratory, quality control or production environment, setting up new processes, methods or specifications
• Leadership and team-building experience
• Good knowledge of English

Required skills

• Ability to work with technical documents, standards and regulations
• Values such as responsibility, teamwork, creativity and simplicity

What we offer

• Salary of 2,500–2,800 EUR per month before taxes
• Free meals and travel compensation
• 24/7 insurance and gifts for life events
• Loyalty programme, vertical and horizontal career paths and training