Distribution Center Trainer Thurs jobs at Adidas in Netherlands, Amsterdam

Shift Available: Back Half Night Shift - Thursday - Saturday, 5pm-5am

Key Relationships:

• Operations team
• Human Resources
• Business stakeholders
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct training on all operations process paths for team members as necessary
• Work with manager to implement and enforce all OSHA standards, as well as, warehouse rules/regulations especially those related to powered industrial trucks (PIT)
• Train and certify all personnel on the safe operation of equipment, including PIT
• Partner with on-the-floor trainers to maintain the consistency and spirit of process training
• Conduct train-the-trainer sessions and remediation training as needed
• Facilitate courses and/or learning sessions for all associates and leadership as needed
• Administrative tasks as needed: printing and organizing learning materials, tracking training sign-offs, etc
• Conduct observation sessions and report results
• Maintain visibility on the operations floor to maintain process knowledge and identify gaps in skills, training approach, etc
• Instruct, examine and issue certifications
• Support the creation and implementation of SOPs and One Point Lessons
• Ability to develop and share best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Fluent in English, both oral and written.
• Ability to work flexible schedules/shifts as needed to support a 21 hour/day – 7 day/week operation
• One (1) plus year experience operating and training on the safe operation of forklifts, order pickers, reach-fork trucks, walkies/pallet jacks and scissor lifts
• Demonstrated knowledge of handling heavy-duty PIT vehicles and strong safety awareness
• Proven facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a large group of co-workers
• Positive and enthusiastic approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while maintaining an eye for detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated to prioritize, coordinate and complete projects within tight deadlines
• Proficiency with MS Office (including Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint) and Warehouse Management Systems
  

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• regularly required to talk or hear; stand or walk; use fingers, hands and arms to feel, handle, grip, grasp, lift, push and pull for up to ten (10) hours/day
• able to work in a warehouse environment
• able to reliably attend work/scheduled hours
• occasionally required to sit; bending, twisting, climb or balance; lift and carry items such as boxes weighing up to forty (40) pounds; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
  

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years related distribution experience and/or training
• Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.
• Diversity and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace DIVERSE backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that REFLECTS our consumers and communities.

Shift Available:

B Shift: Thursday - Saturday, 6am-6pm

Key Responsibilities:

• FIRST PIECE APPROVAL SIGN OFF – This position will be responsible for inspecting, understanding tolerance levels and approving the first piece production for: color, placement, verifying grid information, color copy comparison, print technique, registration, curing, coverage, graphic alignment, branding, specialty application, style/graphic number, correct garment, count, size run, if the order is complete/order make ups and any other quality standards defined.

• PRODUCTION RUN LINE INSPECTION – Throughout the production run the Quality Inspector is expected to inspect the embellishments as they are being produced. o For the screen print production run, the Quality Inspector is to look for any quality defects such as color, screen pinholes, garment bleeding, registration, graphics being off center, graphic placement, ink cracking, embellishment, font type, correct size for each player number, etc. This inspection will happen at the end of the dryer. o For the embroidery production run, the Quality Inspector is to look for any quality defects such as loose threads, hoop marks, registration, graphics being off center, graphic placement, etc. This inspection will happen after the Embroidery Operator 1 touches up the garment (clips running stitches, after steaming, etc.). o For the heat transfer production run the Quality Inspector is to look for any quality defects such as scorching, registration, graphics being off center, graphic placement, etc. This inspection will happen during at the press, rotating around as they are completed.  If a quality defect is discovered, the Quality Inspector has the authority to stop the press immediately and let the run team know what the issue is. If the run team fails to stop, the Shift Supervisor or Manager should be notified.

• REALLOCATION – This position will be cross trained, so that it can be reallocated as needed to achieve targets and service level and have the knowledge and ability to do inspections and audits across all manufacturing areas (Screen Print, TechFit, Embroidery, Digital, Heat Transfer, Pad Print and Sublimation).

• ACCURATE COUNTS – Throughout the run the Quality Inspector is to keep accurate counts of the garments being produced to ensure we maintain our customer fill rate. These counts can also affect when we order make-ups. In instances the run is produced short the Quality Inspector must look at the make-up decision tree to determine if a make-up is required.

• CATCHING - Throughout the production run the Quality Inspector is to catch the garments as they come down the dryer and bundle/folder/hang each garment based on the type of garment.

• RECORDING DATA – This position will be responsible for accurately recording key quality data in the AMPS system/Smart Sheets Form, to ensure Operators are given proper credit for set-ups, garments produced, and reject rates.

• TOUCH UPS - This position may also be called upon to assist with touch ups and clean-up of garments.

• MAKE UPS - This position will fill out the make-up form and submit it to the Auditors.

• ORDER PREPPING – This position may be asked to assist with prepping the orders by stacking the garments by size upside down in a neat pile.

• MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE – This position will be responsible for maintaining 6s & Lean standards.

• COMMUNICATION - This position will do an information exchange with the prior and forth coming shifts regarding status, issues and any pertinent information that the next shift may need.

• ANY OTHER ASSIGNMENTS GIVEN – Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Key Relationships:

• Operators, Press Techs and Managers

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to work somewhat independently and effectively

• Must be able to work accurately • Must possess good communication skills

• Must possess good attention to detail

• Must be dependable, have solid attendance and be able to work overtime

• Must possess some working knowledge in word, excel, outlook

• Must be a fast learner and be able to multi task

• Must have a good sense of urgency

• Must always demonstrate good judgment and be professional

• Must be a team player

• Must have visual acuity for analyzing color

• The ability to lift totes, product, color books, boxes, ink buckets, etc. regularly.

• The ability to push buggies/gaylords regularly.

• The ability to move safely around Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)/forklifts/screen print presses.

• The ability to wear personal protective gear as needed (gloves, eye protectant, ear plugs, etc).

• The ability to work around heat – screen print flashes and dryers.

• The ability to lift up to 40 pounds multiple times throughout the shift.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Required to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language

Shift Available:

B Shift: Thursday - Saturday, 6am-6pm

To lead the production team during the setup and teardown process. While unloading during the run, the print specialist will be responsible for ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout the entirety of the order while constantly communicating with the Operator and Press Tech for any required troubleshooting to avoid downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all information for an order is correct including grid information, inks, garments, and print guide.
• Lead the team (Tech, operator, inspector) during the setup/teardown to achieve first quality sign off utilizing time management. Effectively setup and run as much product possible each day during his or her shift while minimizing rejects. Must use tri-loc and any set-up SOPs. Limit the amount of downtime needed to perform the job tasks within the team.
• During the run the Print Specialist will unload garments looking for any change in printing or quality. Constant communication with the run team and press tech is critical to resolve any print and/or ink issues in a timely manner to avoid downtime.
• Must demonstrate a good attitude and lead by example when communicating with press techs, operator, and quality during all aspects of the setup / tear out / running of orders that come though his or her press. Communicate changes and identify opportunities that may arise within the production process; make-ups, pulling problems, re-shoots, or art issues
• Ink Maintenance/Controls – Ensure ink controls and SOPs are being followed at all times.
• Keep your work environment neat and clean daily. Sustain 5S.
• Must demonstrate a good attitude and lead by example when communicating while working with high sense of urgency and pace.
  

• Operator
• Quality
• Press Techs
• Shift supervisors and manager
• Ink Techs

• Dependable attendance
• Willingness to work overtime and be flexible with hours
• Team oriented mindset
• Must be high energy and work with urgency
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• Previous Screen Print Press operating experience REQUIRED
• Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

Night Shift (Monday - Thursday, 6:00pm - 4:30am)

Oversee the floor operations and processes ensuring all associates are staying on task while working accurately, efficiently and within a safe environment. Manage the flow of goods ensuring the organizations metrics and KPIs, service level agreements, and delivery schedules are met. Supporting all aspects of the business operations such as Outbound and Inbound of 1.5M square foot facility in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations Manager - is required to be at work at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the shift.
• Communicate professionally with internal as well as external stakeholders and / or customers.
• Retain basic knowledge of all operations.
• Direct associates into proper clocking codes to ensure accuracy of time keeping. Ensure records are properly maintained (production, audits, etc.) and policies are adhered to. Report any known discrepancies to the Operations Director
• Coach, develop, and train associates as required. Promote labor sharing and cross training. Meet coaching requirements as defined by the Operations Director
• Celebrate accomplishments, reward productive behavior and performance that contribute to the overall operational success.
• Manage attendance, performance, and/or conduct issues as outlined in the company policies and procedures and communicate to the Operations Director
• Maintain key relationships with Distribution Routing, Wave Planning, Transportation, Safety Coordinators and HR representatives in order to assist in managing the operation. -
• Ensure associates have a safe and clean work environment (6S) and any unsafe acts, accidents, or injuries are immediately reported and proper policies and procedures are followed.
• Troubleshoot all issues promptly as needed.
• Perform regular floor operation’s duties as required (systemically process, unload, load, pick, put away, etc.).
• Carry out daily priorities as directed by the Operations Director
• Assume the duties of the Operations Director during periods of absence.

Key Relationships:

• Operations associates, leads and peers
• Department heads and management to include but not limited to Receiving, Shipping, Distribution and Production Operations, Planning & Purchasing, Finance, and Customer Service

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Technical skills: the ability to perform the tasks inside area of responsibility
• Human relations skills: the ability to work with and through people
• Excellent communication skills: both orally and in writing. Possess the ability to effectively send and receive messages and correspond with senior leaders within the DC
• Administrative skills: ability to plan, organize, and coordinate
• Conceptual skills: ability to obtain, interpret, and apply information needed to make sound decisions
• Leadership skills: Possess the ability to engage, provide purpose, motivation and direction to associates and team in order influence all to accomplish the day-to-day tasks as required for the operation. -
• Strong Microsoft competency of Excel, Word, Power Point Must be highly motivated and possess the ability to work independently with limited supervision in a high-volume/energy environment
• Ability to assess priorities and make decisions to meet key business objectives
• Ability to manage multiple employees, performing multiple functions

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• College Degree preferred, high school education or equivalent required
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in a warehouse/distribution fast-paced complex environment preferred
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required

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Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

We’ll never launch a product unless we consider it perfect. Our product development teams create every shirt, every shoe and every piece of equipment for thousands of athletes and fashion lovers as if it was one of a kind. And it truly is, as they weave their passion into every single product. But translating designs, drawings and renderings into real products requires a lot of decision making.

AsManager Materials Development Apparelyou are a key contributor in the apparel material development process by ensuring the availability of materials (fabrics, trims and prints), which support the strategic marketing & design direction to enable commercial success. You will find and/or develop the right materials according to calendar timelines, target prices, sourcing policy, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the key contact and consultant for all material related questions for all internal interfaces
• Lead all cross-functional discussions related to materials topics, steer the material selection process and drive material consolidation to improve efficiency

• Build and maintain a close relationship with internal and external interfaces such as Design, Creation Center Product Development, Material Sourcing, Quality and Suppliers
• Ensure availability and accuracy of materials data in internal administration system (technical data, cost, toolbox, lifecycle)
• Identify suitable sources for new material developments according to sourcing strategy and in line with garment allocation

• Interact and guide Tier 2 suppliers to translate the design vision into new, innovative material which meet commercial needs of the brand
• Initiate and monitor all seasonal material developments (work together with Tier 2 suppliers, Sourcing, Quality and Advanced Creation) and be responsible for initial material price negotiations with suppliers during development stage
• Ensure that all selected materials are tested and released by Materials Quality in accordance with applicable calendar timelines and adidas quality standards
• Cooperate with cross-functional team to create a focused material toolbox and provide guidance on how to improve material efficiencies
• Continuously improvement through regular consolidation and verification of materials library for cross functional communities, enforce material sharing where possible
• Provide latest information/research on material trends to the respective Business Units/ categories also by gathering input from internal stakeholders, fairs, supplier meetings, apparel material show etc.
• Responsible for working with horizontal teams to translate the innovation and sustainable concepts to Business plan in Business units.

Key Relationships:

• Marketing

• Design
• Sourcing (incl. Quality)
• Product Operations (Product Development, Sustainability and Materials, Advanced Creation, Planning, Costing)
• Suppliers Tier 2
• Creation Center in Asia and North America

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Powerful communication and presentation skills
• Strong influencing skills and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong knowledge of the apparel creation process, identify and call out material related issues and offer alternatives to parties involved
• Good planning and organization skills, ability to multi-tasking
• English language proficiency required
• Strong IT skills (e-mail, MS office), ability to work with internal material data base and reporting tool, preferably first experience in 3D creation process
• Business travel
• Continuous learning/growth mindset

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• College/ university degree or comparable degree/education in textile engineering or related field
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in material development or associated field

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations Manager - is required to be at work at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the shift.
• Communicate professionally with internal as well as external stakeholders and / or customers.
• Retain basic knowledge of all operations.
• Direct associates into proper clocking codes to ensure accuracy of time keeping. Ensure records are properly maintained (production, audits, etc.) and policies are adhered to. Report any known discrepancies to the Operations Director
• Coach, develop, and train associates as required. Promote labor sharing and cross training. Meet coaching requirements as defined by the Operations Director
• Celebrate accomplishments, reward productive behavior and performance that contribute to the overall operational success.
• Manage attendance, performance, and/or conduct issues as outlined in the company policies and procedures and communicate to the Operations Director
• Maintain key relationships with Distribution Routing, Wave Planning, Transportation, Safety Coordinators and HR representatives in order to assist in managing the operation. -
• Ensure associates have a safe and clean work environment (6S) and any unsafe acts, accidents, or injuries are immediately reported and proper policies and procedures are followed.
• Troubleshoot all issues promptly as needed.
• Perform regular floor operation’s duties as required (systemically process, unload, load, pick, put away, etc.).
• Carry out daily priorities as directed by theOperations Director
• Assume the duties of theOperations Directorduring periods of absence.

Key Relationships:

• Operations associates, leads and peers
• Department heads and management to include but not limited toReceiving, Shipping,

:

• Technical skills: the ability to perform the tasks inside area of responsibility
• Human relations skills: the ability to work with and through people
• Excellent communication skills: both orally and in writing. Possess the ability to effectively send and receive messages and correspond with senior leaders within the DC
• Administrative skills: ability to plan, organize, and coordinate
• Conceptual skills: ability to obtain, interpret, and apply information needed to make sound decisions
• Leadership skills: Possess the ability to engage, provide purpose, motivation and direction to associates and team in order influence all to accomplish the day-to-day tasks as required for the operation. -
• Strong Microsoft competency of Excel, Word, Power Point Must be highly motivated and possess the ability to work independently with limited supervision in a high-volume/energy environment
• Ability to assess priorities and make decisions to meet key business objectives
• Ability to manage multiple employees, performing multiple functions

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• College Degree preferred, high school education or equivalent required
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in a warehouse/distribution fast-paced complex environment preferred
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required

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Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation & rewards (bonuses, referral program, etc.).
• Free uniform sets twice a year.
• Discount on adidas products online and in all own stores.
• Competitive ticket restaurants
• Insurance Policies injuries
• Learning portal (i.e. EF - English)
• Employees Assistance Program (services for supporting work-life balance, mental health, coaching...)

EMPLOYEES APPRECIATE IN US:

• Supportive team that accompanies you all the way in the company and inspires you to win new challenges.
• Career without borders: the opportunity to grow in retail, office, and distribution center.
• Development opportunities: free trainings in the product, service, processes, and personal effectiveness programs.
• Modern environment with the highest retail standards and best technologies.
• Embracing culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Innovations to establish a new era of sport in balance with nature.
• Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: To drive consistency in the delivery and implementation of Retail learning programs that enable a premium consumer experience, support operational excellence and helps adidas meet or exceed our business and people objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service Culture:

• Role-model service standards and salesfloor leadership skills
• Provide feedback on observed service behaviors of all team members
• Drive daily Team Huddles and Team Captain role on the salesfloor
• Champion consumer NPS and membership initiatives
• Conduct consumer NPS call-backs
• Drive product knowledge transfer to selling behaviors
• Support adoption of consumer facing tools.

Learning Operations:

• Create monthly training calendar with store leadership and local Training team
• Plan and coordinate all learning activities for new and existing team members
• Go-to person in store for adidas retail digital learning platforms
• Guide and support Store Leadership Team on creating and completing learning plans
• Organize and ensure availability of relevant training materials
• Support participant journey in expert and specialists certification programs
• Support learning needs related to campaign launches and events

Learning Delivery:

• Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions
• Co-lead implementation of adidas consumer Service Model (CEI) with Store Leadership
• Deliver service and selling skills training
• Deliver evergreen and seasonal product learning in relevant categories
• Deliver new employee Onboarding program
• Engage with the learners throughout their digital learning journey

WHAT WE APPRECIATE IN OUR EMPLOYEES:

• At least 2 years of experience in the retail industry, ideally in sports/fashion/footwear, with a demonstrated training background and an exposure to building and developing sales teams
• Experience as a sales coach, a training specialist, or a similar position in the retail industry
• Result orientation and excellent knowledge of retail KPI analysis
• Remarkable coaching skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively deploy training programs to small groups or to a large audience during training workshops
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Vous parlez Français couramment (C1 level or above in French)
• English (B2 level or above)