Adidas SENIOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER 

China, Shanghai, Yangpu District 

136222989

• Identify and evaluate problems and develop solutions to issues related to production, layout, internal flows, utilization, packaging material usage and methods of operations by using proven industrial engineering techniques.
• Identify and evaluate facility constraints and improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical expertise for design and optimization of automated, semi-automated, and manual distribution centers
• Implement solutions to reduce operational costs and lower cost per unit.
• Recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities, such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow, relocating work stations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
• Provide technology expertise and solutions to the US East Coast DTC community
• Identify opportunities for standardization and sharing of best practices across distribution centers
• Conduct feasibility studies of various projects to determine the value of an investment and provide an economical justification for capital appropriations. Develop business cases
• Make recommendations for investment in new technologies and improvement of efficiency within the warehouse workflow, including warehouse decision making capabilities, workplace safety, and customer service standards
• Present and sell recommendations to all levels of management
• Provide leadership and milestone tracking on DC projects including retrofits and new facility design
• Serve as an outside consultant to warehouse operations by acting as a change agent for the business. Work closely with cross-functional teams
• Responsible for leading capital projects from conception to final acceptance
• Internal – Distribution center management, GIT (WMS/WCS) and other Global Operations departments
• External - Outside vendors as appropriate
• Ability to utilize recognized industrial engineering techniques effectively to produce tangible results
• Ability to lead teams through direct reporting relationship, but also through matrix relationships
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and develop project solutions and recommendations
• High degree of self-management and personal drive to improve processes
• Strong project management and organization skills
• Ability to analyze complex processes and drive positive change
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Action-oriented and solution minded team player
• Strong communication and presentation skills with an ability to influence across all levels of management
• Thorough understanding of improvement tools as SIX SIGMA, Kaizen, 5S, Theory of Constraints.
• Thorough understanding of work measurement programs
• Degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field
• 5 -plus years of experience in a distribution center environment
• A successful track record of Material Handling design, including sortation, conveyor, racking, systems and implementations.
• Experience with Manhattan WMS and warehouse control interfacing.
• Lean 6 Sigma experience
• Competency with Excel, Word, Access and MS Project is required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD is required
• Fluent in English, verbal and written communication, multi-lingual abilities a plus