Senior Industrial Engineer

Purpose:

To be the Global Warehousing champion for the integration of systems, people, process. Provide the lead for the evaluation and as applicable the implementation of new global warehousing technologies and material handling equipment (MHE). With a foundation in traditional Industrial Engineering concepts, this position invites the use of technology to the potential solutions. Drive continuous improvement in all adidas group distribution centers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate problems and develop solutions to issues related to production, layout, internal flows, utilization, packaging material usage and methods of operations by using proven industrial engineering techniques.

• Identify and evaluate facility constraints and improvement opportunities.

• Provide technical expertise for design and optimization of automated, semi-automated, and manual distribution centers

• Implement solutions to reduce operational costs and lower cost per unit.

• Recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities, such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow, relocating work stations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.

• Provide technology expertise and solutions to the US East Coast DTC community

• Identify opportunities for standardization and sharing of best practices across distribution centers

• Conduct feasibility studies of various projects to determine the value of an investment and provide an economical justification for capital appropriations. Develop business cases

• Make recommendations for investment in new technologies and improvement of efficiency within the warehouse workflow, including warehouse decision making capabilities, workplace safety, and customer service standards

• Present and sell recommendations to all levels of management

• Provide leadership and milestone tracking on DC projects including retrofits and new facility design

• Serve as an outside consultant to warehouse operations by acting as a change agent for the business. Work closely with cross-functional teams

• Responsible for leading capital projects from conception to final acceptance

Key Relationships:

• Internal

• Distribution center management, GIT (WMS/WCS) and other Global Operations departments

• External

• Outside vendors as appropriate

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to utilize recognized industrial engineering techniques effectively to produce tangible results

• Ability to lead teams through direct reporting relationship, but also through matrix relationships

• Ability to identify, evaluate, and develop project solutions and recommendations

• High degree of self-management and personal drive to improve processes

• Strong project management and organization skills

• Ability to analyze complex processes and drive positive change

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills

• Action-oriented and solution minded team player

• Strong communication and presentation skills with an ability to influence across all levels of management

• Thorough understanding of improvement tools as SIX SIGMA, Kaizen, 5S, Theory of Constraints.

• Thorough understanding of work measurement programs

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field

• 5 -plus years of experience in a distribution center environment

• A successful track record of Material Handling design, including sortation, conveyor, racking, systems and implementations.

• Experience with Manhattan WMS and warehouse control interfacing.

• Lean 6 Sigma experience

• Competency with Excel, Word, Access and MS Project is required.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD is required

• Fluent in English, verbal and written communication, multi-lingual abilities a plus

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best.  We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.

Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
• OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Senior Industrial Engineer

Brand: adidas

Location: Wilkes-Barre

TEAM: Supply Chain Management

State: PA

Country/Region: US

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 513178

Date: Jul 30, 2024