Lean Management Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Stretford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate individual to join their Distribution team. This role focuses on implementing LEAN principles to enhance operations, drive initiatives, and coach teams for rapid change. With a commitment to creativity and innovation, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in the sporting goods sector. Enjoy a vibrant work environment where your contributions will shape the future of the industry, alongside a competitive benefits package that includes a leading pension scheme and generous employee discounts.

Benefits

Leading pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous employee discount

Westfield cash plan

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience applying LEAN concepts in logistics or manufacturing.
• Strong communication and presentation skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation of LEAN Management philosophy.
• Support site leadership in deploying LEAN concepts and identifying improvements.

Skills

LEAN Management

Communication Skills

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Job description

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Join the adidas Distribution team and shape the future of the sporting goods industry!

For over 75 years, our European heritage has been a fusion of culture and innovation, driving global sports trends. Our Distribution Centres across Europe and our offices, from Herzogenaurach to London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Athens, Milan, Manchester, and Paris, are centres of creativity and collaboration. We aim to be Europe's best sports brand, seeking pioneers and visionaries to join our bold journey.

At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're invited to make a global impact, joining a team that values creativity, courage and innovation.

Are you ready to be part of our journey?

What you’ll do

At adidas, we are committed to living the LEAN philosophy and applying LEAN principles to our daily operations – maximizing customer value while minimizing waste and continuously improving our ways of working.

This position will facilitate the implementation of the LEAN Management philosophy to support our goals and objectives. The role involves driving initiatives, supporting site leadership in deploying LEAN concepts, identifying improvement opportunities, and coaching multiple improvement teams within the Distribution Centre to enable rapid change.

Skills you’ll need

Our jobs are highly competitive, and we invite only the best candidates to apply. Please ensure you meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 1 year of experience applying LEAN concepts in logistics or manufacturing operations
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills across all organizational levels
• Proven project management abilities
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment

Additional Benefits

Leading pension scheme, performance-related bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Westfield cash plan, and generous employee discount.