DC MHE & PIT Operations Leader — Reliability & Improvement

Adidas; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Adidas is seeking a Sr Manager DC OPS MHE to own the performance and lifecycle of material handling equipment and PIT assets in our distribution centers. You will drive uptime, safety, and cost efficiency while coordinating with IT, engineering, and partners.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, optimizing maintenance strategies, and managing end-of-life equipment to sustain high throughput and service levels in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in distribution center, manufacturing, or logistics operations with a strong focus on MHE / PIT operations.
• Hands-on experience managing or supporting MHE / PIT systems in high-volume environments.
• Experience working with MHE/PIT and automation providers (e.g., KNAPP, Honeywell, or similar).
• Proven experience managing vendors, contracts, or external service providers.
• Experience leading projects or initiatives related to operations, equipment, or process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day performance, uptime, and reliability of all MHE / PIT assets (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, conveyor and sortation systems, RFID equipment, PandA, and ASRS).
• Ensure MHE / PIT capabilities support DC throughput, productivity, and service level expectations.
• Monitor KPIs including uptime, downtime, cost per unit, maintenance intervals, and safety incidents.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address equipment failures and performance gaps.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance strategies across all MHE assets.
• Partner with maintenance teams on lifecycle planning, including equipment upgrades and replacements.
• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance maturity and asset reliability.
• Actively manage external partners to ensure efficient, well-maintained equipment and maximum uptime.
• Coordinate service schedules, maintenance activities, and system upgrades.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, productivity, and cost reduction.

Skills

MHE/PIT systems

Vendor management

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Safety compliance

Data-driven decision making

Communication with stakeholders

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

SmartSheet

Job description

Adidas is seeking a Sr Manager DC OPS MHE to own the performance and lifecycle of material handling equipment and PIT assets in our distribution centers. You will drive uptime, safety, and cost efficiency while coordinating with IT, engineering, and partners.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, optimizing maintenance strategies, and managing end-of-life equipment to sustain high throughput and service levels in a fast-paced environment.