Industrial Engineer

This role identifies, evaluates and implements improvements to processing, distribution, packaging material, equipment and methods of operations using proven Industrial Engineering techniques. It directly impacts key performance indicators covering safety, cost per unit, quality, productivity and throughput, and requires the ability to design, quantify and implement systems or processes that improve productivity, reduce waste, are cost efficient and ensure quality. The position sits within Supply Chain & Sourcing and works closely with the local distribution centre operations team, market-based Supply Chain Management teams, local and global IT, business functions such as GOPS, Finance and HR, supplier management, and external consultants and vendors as needed.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in Industrial Engineering principles and apply proven techniques to improve processing, distribution, packaging material, equipment and methods of operation.
• Develop, maintain and manage engineered labour standards and process documentation for designated job functions within the distribution centre.
• Identify and quantify constraints within the distribution centre and implement process improvements and technological upgrades to alleviate them, reducing overall operational cost and increasing productivity and quality.
• Improve leadership decision-making by providing recommendations based on data, such as models, reporting, analytics and layouts.
• Recommend methods for improving employee-level efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities, including restructuring job duties, reorganising workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchasing equipment.
• Participate in weekly operational performance meetings to provide expertise on opportunities for improvement, and interact with hourly distribution centre employees to identify best practices and serve as a change agent.
• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting the Manhattan Labour Management productivity tracking software programme.
• Monitor and facilitate the efficient utilisation of the facility's PIT fleet to maximise performance and reduce downtime.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and create financial business cases for projects to determine the value of an investment and provide an economic justification for capital appropriations.
• Lead and manage end-to-end small to mid-scale projects, monitoring cost, effort and scope against the project plan, implementing corrective actions and mitigations as needed, and managing project budget, tracking and monthly reporting of budget accruals and variances.
• Ensure compliance with adidas and Supply Chain Management standards, such as PMO and controlling standards, and with the adidas Procurement Policy and Procedures, including vendor relationships and approval governance.
• Perform other special projects or assignments for the Director or Senior Manager of Industrial Engineering.

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field, with 3 or more years of experience in a distribution centre environment.
• Broad background in Industrial Engineering technology and application.
• Strong experience in working on several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Troubleshooting skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to drive change without direct authority.
• Thorough understanding of work measurement programmes such as MTM and MOST, and of time study techniques.
• Experience developing and implementing direct labour standards for costing, staffing and evaluating performance where required.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, PowerBI).
• Fluent English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally as required, up to 10%.

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is highly desirable.
• Experience with AutoCAD is highly desirable.
• Experience with Manhattan WMS systems is highly desirable.

• Annual bonus based on both company and personal performance.

• Education assistance programme and fitness reimbursement programme for qualifying employees.
• Health and dental benefits
• Including prescription drug coverage and out-of-country coverage.
• Short and long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Enrolment in adidas' Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
• Vacation time that increases with length of service.
• Service Awards and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• Paid bereavement leave and parental leave top-up for eligible employees.

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