Lead Kitchen Installer & Finishing Carpenter

IKEA Gruppe; Richmond; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness days

Extended health, dental, and vision

RRSP with IKEA matching

Annual bonus eligibility

Flexible spending account

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

IKEA Richmond is seeking an experienced carpenter foreman to lead installation teams on residential and commercial projects. You will oversee daily operations, ensure safety and IKEA standards, and coordinate with store teams across the region.

The role requires a strong background in finishing carpentry, leadership, and project management, with a valid driver's license and reliable transport. Starting pay ranges hourly, reflecting experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of finishing carpentry, other carpentry, or kitchen installation experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in a lead installation/foreman role
• Previous leadership/supervisory experience
• Project management experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Basic understanding of the sales, logistics and customer service process.
• Deep understanding of residential and commercial construction
• Local installation market understanding
• Project management knowledge
• Demonstrate proficiency in the safe operation and maintenance of common power tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs the daily operations of Installation teams, ensuring teams perform and complete work per directions and IKEA standards and safety.
• Addresses and resolves customer and co-worker concerns, demonstrates empathy, and upholds IKEA values and Home Services concept; escalates issues as needed.
• Onboards and trains co-workers; directs onboarding, coaching, development, and succession planning.
• Contributes to installation sales program priorities to achieve sales, margin, close rate, and profitability goals.
• Audits partner performance and installation quality; delivers recommendations to Regional Manager.
• Creates and maintains relationships with IKEA store teams; supports presentations and coaching for Kitchen Services offerings.
• Establishes feedback loops for Planning, Sales, Operations Support and Field Teams.
• Performs PIVS, Installations and site inspections.

Skills

Carpentry leadership

Foreman leadership

Project management

Customer service understanding

Sales/logistics knowledge

Power tools proficiency

Residential/commercial construction

Local market understanding

Safety compliance

Job description

IKEA Richmond is seeking an experienced carpenter foreman to lead installation teams on residential and commercial projects. You will oversee daily operations, ensure safety and IKEA standards, and coordinate with store teams across the region.

The role requires a strong background in finishing carpentry, leadership, and project management, with a valid driver's license and reliable transport. Starting pay ranges hourly, reflecting experience.