Manager Dc Excellence and Ci

adidas Operations Excellence Statement:
Summary:
- In this role you will drive the implementation of the adidas Operations Excellence operating framework. You will coach the DC leadership team through the adoption of continuous improvement mindset, lean concepts and new tools to drive excellence on the shop floor. You will help identify improvement opportunities and resources necessary to accomplish planned improvements.- Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Adoption of lean principles and adidas Operation Excellence framework
- Ensure and drive key lean principles are in place in the DC (e.g. visual management, performance dialogues, 6S, gemba, etc.) - and in line with global standards
- Support the implementation of the adidas Operation Excellence operating framework on site and ensure its sustainability incl. develop the adidas Operation Excellence documentation with site leaders, Quality, Safety and HR teams; align specific need for customization of adidas Operation Excellence global tools
- Train and coach the DC leadership team through the adoption of the adidas Operation Excellence operating framework as well as new continuous improvement tools and routines
- Regularly conduct internal gemba and audits to monitor progress and adoption of global lean and adidas Operation Excellence standards
- Continuous process improvement
- Support operations process owners to optimize processes incl. regular workshops with area leads to identify improvement opportunities (VSM, CIP, etc.)
- Act as key point of contact (SPOC) for all continuous improvement related topics in their area of responsibility
- Drive the Site Improvement Plan incl. facilitate the development of a holistic annual action plan for the DC, work with the regional adidas Operation Excellence Lead to secure funding and resources, track progress with the DC leadership team
- Prepare business cases for the demand process
- Track impact of improvement initiatives - feeding into global reporting
- Support DC process owners to optimize processes and to focus on key customer requirements
- Share and standardize best practices and processes by driving standard work.
- Partner with Industrial Engineers.
- Implementation of new tools
- Act as main point of contact and expert to the project teams who implement Operations Excellence tools such as Staffing Tool, Labor Management System, etc.
- Enable the implementation and adoption of Labor Management practices and systems along side the superusers
- Localize global training and tools to ensure best adoption for the local DC team
- Function as a change agent - continuously challenge the way things are done, promote creativity and out of the box thinking
- Best practice sharing
- Actively share
- and seek for best practices across the community of other Lean Ambassadors; participate in Best Practice Groups to scale up identified best practices
- Contribute to the design of adidas future adidas Operation Excellence standards
- Provide training, coaching and mentoring in LEAN/continuous improvement concepts and techniques.
- Business Partner/Contacts:
- DC Director
- Sr. Manager Regional DC Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Global DC Excellence & Continuous Improvement Team
- DC Operations Leadership team
- Industrial Engineering
- Training
- Human Resources
- Global & DC IT and Tech Team
- Non-Trade Procurement Team (global, regional)
- Experience and Skills:
- Demonstrated statistical and analytical problem-solving skills
- Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills to all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Computer skills: MS Office suite, MS Project, MS Visio
- Fluent in English and local language
- Analytical skills
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelor degree in logistics, supply chain, engineering or in another relevant discipline
- Experience working in logistics or in manufacturing/ operations
- Education as a certified LEAN Ambassador or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.

RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

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