Manager, Manufacturing Excellence

PURPOSE

• A key player in Global Sourcing in driving Sourcing's vision to be the Most Agile, Most
Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry.

• Support initiatives and projects which elevate the competitiveness of the supply base, allowing
it to deliver adequate products and excelling in manufacturing efficiency performance.

• Measure and evaluate product, process and people status and propagate new manufacturing
ideas and technologies that that bring competitive advantage.

• Support the acceleration of a digitally connected industry–leading supply base, with integrated
mature processes and systems, supporting adidas Digital Maturity roadmap.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute Engineering & Manufacturing Innovation projects across all pillars of Product and
Methods, Process and People, to deliver measurable & sustainable increase in
manufacturing efficiency, quality and speed.

• Ensure that Lean Manufacturing Principles are maintained with all projects and that Lean
Manufacturing metrics are continuously tracked.

• Support multi-dimensional events across all product types, to identify short term, mid-term
and long-term efficiency improvement opportunities.

• Partner with machine manufacturers and attend industry trade fairs to keep up to date on
industry technology development impacting productivity. Transfer knowledge into
productivity improvement efforts across responsible factories.

• Communicate progress throughout the adidas Sourcing organization and assist building a
platform for knowledge transfer. (SME, WME, etc.)

• Perform SPIKE criteria evaluations at all suppliers for SPIKE June and December
milestones.

• Role model leadership to foster a culture of Diversity Equity & Inclusion that strives for an
inclusive workplace.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Global Sourcing: Operations and Functional Teams

• Global Supply Planning

• Other Global Functions teams

• External stakeholders: Sourcing Suppliers, Machinery, Technology and Software solutions vendors

• Industry forums and organizations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Visionary thinking with up-to-date knowledge of where industry is trending towards

• Innovative mindset and highly self-motivated

• Broad background in Industrial Engineering technology and application

• Strong knowledge and experience in Lean 6 Sigma practices and training techniques

• Strong project management, analytical skills and problem-solving skills

• Strong influencing, people, presentation and communication skills

• Proven ability in leading multidimensional teams

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

• Strong Microsoft office skill

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• University Degree in Industrial Engineering or related areas

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience

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.

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