Manager DC Excellence and Continuous Improvement

This position facilitates the implementation of the LEAN Management philosophy at INDY in support of site goals and objectives. The role drives key initiatives and provides support to the site leadership team in deploying LEAN concepts, helping to identify improvement opportunities and the resources required to accomplish planned improvements. It leads, coaches and mentors multiple improvement teams within the distribution centre to effect rapid change.

• Lead and manage all LEAN topics across the distribution centre.
• Act as a change agent by continuously challenging existing ways of working, promoting creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, and conducting regular internal LEAN audits to monitor progress.
• Manage the optimal use and maintenance of the Labour Management (LM) tool, including labour planning, performance management, process analyses and time studies.
• Support IT teams to ensure the LM tool provides optimal outputs and captures new business requirements.
• Serve as single point of contact for all LEAN-related topics within the area of responsibility.
• Manage the implementation of LEAN Management methodology to help the business achieve its goals, with improvement projects focused on cost competitiveness, product availability, lead-time reduction and supply chain network optimisation.
• Support DC process owners to optimise processes and focus on key customer requirements.
• Provide training, coaching and mentoring in LEAN concepts and techniques.
• Employ leadership and project management skills to ensure projects are completed on time and meet charter objectives, while developing and managing internal and external benchmarking partnerships to exchange best practices.
• Partner with Industrial Engineers on site to share and standardise best practices and processes by driving standard work, and support the project team during Labour Management implementation.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in applying LEAN concepts.
• Demonstrated statistical and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills to all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Computer skills: MS Office suite, MS Project, MS Visio.
• Fluent in English and local language.
• Analytical skills.
• Experience working in logistics or manufacturing operations.
• Equivalent combination of education, professional certifications, and significant relevant experience in Continuous Improvement, Labour Management, Operations Excellence, Manufacturing, or Distribution Centre Operations may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Certification as a LEAN Ambassador or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Third language is a plus.

• Hybrid work policy requiring attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week.
• For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday.

• Robust and progressive medical cover, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage.
• Enrolment in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Education assistance and generous leave policies, including 14 weeks of paid parental leave, for full-time employees.
• Annual bonus eligibility based on both company and personal performance.
• Prorated flexible time off accruing at.4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and Service Time Off during milestone years.

Adidas is committed to living the LEAN philosophy and applying LEAN principles to daily operations, maximising customer value while minimising waste and continuously improving the way of working. adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in its workplace, actively encourages individuals with disabilities to apply, and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. adidas does not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any applicants or employees and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.