Adidas Industrial Engineer - Distribution Operations

Adidas; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

adidas is seeking an Industrial Engineer to identify and implement improvements across processing, distribution, packaging, equipment, and methods of operations in our distribution center. You will develop engineered labor standards, analyze data to drive productivity, and lead small to mid-scale projects with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a solid background in industrial engineering, Lean Six Sigma, and experience with WMS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in distribution center environment.
• Strong MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, PowerBI).

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvements to processing, distribution, packaging, equipment, and methods of operations.
• Develop and maintain engineered labor standards for designated job functions within the DC.
• Reduce operational cost by improving productivity and quality.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve leadership decision-making.
• Quantify constraints and implement process improvements and upgrades to alleviate them.
• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting labor management productivity software.
• Lead end-to-end small to mid-scale projects and monitor budget and scope.
• Collaborate with various management levels and external vendors as needed.

Skills

Industrial Eng

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Change management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Manhattan WMS

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

The Industrial Engineer will identify, evaluate, and implement improvements to processing, distribution, packaging material, equipment, and methods of operations by using proven Industrial Engineering techniques. This position directly impacts the following KPIs: safety, cost per unit, quality, productivity, and throughput. To be successful, the Industrial Engineer will be able to design, quantify and implement systems or processes that improve productivity, reduce waste, are cost efficient and ensure quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Continuous Improvement & Work Measurement

• Serve as a subject matter expert in Industrial Engineering principles
• Develop and maintain Engineered labor standards for designated job functions within the distribution center.
• Reduce overall operational cost by identifying opportunities to increase productivity and quality within the distribution centers
• Improve leadership's decision-making by providing recommendations based on data (e.g., models, reporting, analytics, layouts, etc…)
• Identify and quantify constraints within the distribution centers and implement process improvements and technological upgrades to alleviate those constraints
• Recommend methods for improving employee-level efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities, such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and/or the purchase of equipment
• Participate in weekly operational performance meetings to provide expertise on opportunities for improvement
• Manage process documentation, prepare reporting tools and maintain labor standards for designated job functions within the distribution center
• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting the Manhattan Labor Management productivity tracking software program
• Interact with hourly distribution center employees to identify best practices and serve as a change agent
• Monitor and facilitate the efficient utilization of the facility's PIT fleet to maximize performance and reduce downtime
• Perform other special projects or assignments for the Director or Senior Manager of Industrial Engineering

Project Management

• Conduct feasibility assessments and create financial business cases for various 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
• Monitor project variables (cost, effort, scope, etc.) against the project plan, implement corrective actions and mitigations as needed
• Ensure compliance to adidas & Supply Chain Management standards, (e.g., PMO, controlling standards)
• Ensure compliance to adidas Procurement Policy and Procedures, (e.g., Vendor relationships and approval governance)
• Manage project budget, tracking, and report monthly budget accruals and variances
• Must interact and collaborate well with all levels of management

Key Relationships:

• Local DC operations team
• Supply Chain Management market-based teams
• Local and Global IT
• Respective business functions (GOPS, Finance, HR)
• Supplier Management
• External consultants (as needed)
• External vendors (as needed)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Broad background in Industrial Engineering technology and application
• Strong experience in working on several projects simultaneously
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess a continuous improvement mindset with critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Lean six sigma Green or Black highly desirable
• Experience with AutoCAD is highly desirable
• Experience with Manhattan WMS systems is highly desirable
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Troubleshooting skills with a key attention to detail
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Project management skills
• Must be able to drive change without direct authority
• Thorough understanding of work measurement programs such as MTM and MOST, and time study techniques
• Experience with developing and implementing direct labor standards for costing, staffing, and evaluating performance where required
• Ability to travel, domestic or international, as required, up to 10%
• Fluent English (verbal and written)
• Must be able to stand/sit for extended periods and use hands and arms to type, feel, handle, grip, grasp and lift up to 50 lbs periodically

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field from a college or university or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in a distribution center environment
• Strong MS-Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, PowerBI)

adidas follows a hybrid work model, with employees working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays. However, because this role supports Distribution Center operations, the remote workday may vary based on business needs. Due to the collaborative nature of the position, on-site attendance may be required all five days of the workweek.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. adidas offers robust and progressive medical, 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. Employees are able to enroll in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave. Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on company performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years. Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

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