Job Purpose:
Lead and manage all project activities within sourcing country to optimize products for highest efficient manufacturing by use of automation systems and best production process utilization. Consistetently implement throughout suppliers within sourcing the adidas Group product creation principles which is reated for high efficient and high quality manufacturing
Key Responsibilities:
Drive manufacturing efficiency by implementing projects and process to optimize seasonally selected range of products for use of available automation systems and most streamlined production process, while maintaining product quality and performance integrity. Establish & track productivity performance of seasonally selected key projects. Analyse performance data and initiate follow up action accordingly when necessary. Manage and support the continuous increase in adoption of automation technologies according to ME Footwear strategy. Implement adidas Group product creation principles of “simplify, standardize, modularize and enable automation” in all product creation centres with focus on seasonally selected key product ranges. Collaborate actively to identify opportunities and run projects with relative adidas Group functions in Sourcing and HQ Brand Operations such as Quality, Materials, Costing, PCT, Planning, and others as business develops. Facilitates and run cross functional events, workshops and training sessions with all internal and external stakeholder in the product creation process. Create seasonally best practice creation documentation and showcase examples for circulation to all product creation teams at factories, Sourcing LO teams and HQ category teams. Support setting up platform for best practice and showcase exchanges. Collaborate actively with peers across other sourcing location, exchange ideas & best practice examples and adopt best practices within area of responsibility. Liaise with Manufacturing Excellence Apparel and A&G team to identify opportunities and learnings to be adopted for continuous drive in manufacturing efficiencies.
Key Relationships:
Management teams, Footwear Sourcing Development & Commercialization Teams, Footwear Sourcing Product Creation Teams, Brand Operations ME FW teams located in HQ. T1 and T2 business partners Machinery, Chemical & Technology vendors
Knowledge Skills and Abilities :
Expert knowledge and experience in product creation & engineering. Strong product eyes for product understanding product functional requirements. Strong project management skills, able to lead several cross functional projects with diverse project teams. Innovative and creative, challenges status quo Strong communication and interpersonal skill with all levels of business Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills. Ability to effectively interact with different departments and functions via phone, written communication and in person.
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
University degree preferably in Sports Science, Design or Industrial Engineering 8+ years shoes making, product development or production experience in Footwear industry. Proven manufacturing expert / product creation master. Training/Certification in Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma tools an advantage. Experience in at least 2 other functions/area beside product creation (e.g. Product Costing, Materials Development, Production or Factory Operations Management
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 – the 3Cs: CONFIDENCE, COLLABORATION and CREATIVITY.
CONFIDENCE allows athletes to make quick decisions on the field, to reach higher. For us at adidas confidence means acknowledging that we don’t have all the answers. But we are willing to take risks, we try new things. And if we fail, then this is part of our learning – it helps us improve. COLLABORATION . Every elite athlete relies on partners: coaches, teammates, and nutritionists. We, too, know that we are stronger together. Winning as one team takes open and candid dialogue, inclusiveness and trust in each other’s abilities and talents. Being the best sports company in the world takes CREATIVITY . No great athlete succeeds by copying their predecessors’ training plans and strategies. We have to be open to new ideas, explore, gain an edge and stand out. Only then can we succeed.
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