Senior MHE/PIT Reliability & DC Operations Leader

Adidas; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Adidas in Spartanburg, SC seeks a Sr Manager DC OPS MHE to lead the performance and lifecycle management of MHE and PIT assets in our distribution centers. You will drive uptime, safety, and cost efficiency while coordinating with operations, engineering, maintenance, IT and external partners.

You will manage maintenance strategies, spare parts, vendor governance, and cross-functional initiatives, aligning equipment with throughput goals and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, or 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 and manage 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.
• Manage spare parts inventory, planning, and availability to minimize downtime and disruption.
• Partner with residence maintenance teams on lifecycle planning, 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.
• Vendor relationship management (operating rhythm, capital projects, QRAIL) and audits.
• Coordinate service schedules, maintenance activities, and system upgrades.
• Leverage external expertise to optimize MHE / PIT operations and performance.
• Develop and execute strategies to manage end-of-life equipment for operation continuity.
• Serve as primary liaison between DC operations, engineering, maintenance, IT, and external partners.
• Establish operating rhythms, escalation protocols, and communication processes.
• Ensure alignment between MHE / PIT capabilities and broader operational priorities.
• Identify and implement automation, efficiency, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support design and implementation of new systems, retrofits, and facility enhancements.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Develop, analyze, optimize, and standardize processes related to services.
• Lead all phases of assigned projects: planning, coordinating, executing, and acceptance.

Skills

MHE/PIT systems

Vendor management

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

MS Office

Smart Sheet

AutoCAD

Maintenance practices

Education

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

Job description

Adidas in Spartanburg, SC seeks a Sr Manager DC OPS MHE to lead the performance and lifecycle management of MHE and PIT assets in our distribution centers. You will drive uptime, safety, and cost efficiency while coordinating with operations, engineering, maintenance, IT and external partners.

You will manage maintenance strategies, spare parts, vendor governance, and cross-functional initiatives, aligning equipment with throughput goals and continuous improvement.