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 using proven Industrial Engineering techniques. This position directly impacts safety, cost per unit, quality, productivity, and throughput.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert in Industrial Engineering principles.
- Develop and maintain engineered labor standards for designated distribution center job functions.
- Identify opportunities to increase productivity and quality and reduce operational costs.
- Provide data-based recommendations using models, reporting, analytics, layouts, and other tools.
- Identify and quantify constraints and implement process improvements and technological upgrades.
- Recommend methods to improve employee efficiency and reduce material and utility waste.
- Participate in operational performance meetings and provide improvement expertise.
- Manage process documentation, reporting tools, and labor standards.
- Assist with troubleshooting the Manhattan Labor Management productivity tracking software.
- Interact with distribution center employees to identify best practices and support change.
- Monitor and facilitate efficient utilization of the facility's PIT fleet.
- Conduct feasibility assessments and create financial business cases.
- Lead and manage small- to mid-scale projects from end to end.
- Monitor project cost, effort, scope, budget, and other variables and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with adidas Supply Chain Management standards and Procurement Policy.
- Collaborate with operations, Supply Chain Management, IT, Finance, HR, suppliers, vendors, and consultants.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Broad background in Industrial Engineering technology and application.
- Experience managing several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Continuous improvement mindset with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is highly desirable.
- Experience with AutoCAD and Manhattan WMS is highly desirable.
- Strong communication, presentation, numerical, analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
- Understanding of MTM, MOST, time study techniques, and direct labor standards.
- Ability to drive change without direct authority.
- Ability to travel domestically or internationally up to 10% as required.
- Fluent English and ability to stand or sit for extended periods and periodically lift up to 50 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Three or more years of experience in a distribution center environment.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Power BI.
Work Model and Benefits
adidas follows a hybrid work model, generally working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays. Because this role supports Distribution Center operations, the remote day may vary and on-site attendance may be required all five days of the week.
adidas offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, disability, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase, education assistance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, paid holidays, service time off, and annual bonus eligibility.
adidas is an Equal Opportunity Employer that supports diversity, inclusion, individual expression, and reasonable accommodations.