Lean Ambassador

LEAN Statement
At adidas we are committed to live the LEAN philosophy and to apply LEAN principles to our daily operation – maximizing customer value while minimizing waste and continuously improving our way of working.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization
The Manager Lean Ambassador (Jefe de Lean – Supply Chain Management) helps implement the LEAN Management philosophy at our Distribution Center to support goals and objectives. Drive initiatives and support the DC leadership team in deploying LEAN concepts. Help to identify improvement opportunities and the resources requirements to accomplish planned improvements. Lead, coach, and mentor cross functions DC's teams to ensure fast changes. With Labor Management the toolset of local DC management will be enhanced in labor planning and performance management to contribute to one adidas initiative.

This role is based at our Distribution Center in Lo Boza - Pudahuel.

The operational warehouse teams work on a 6x1 rotating shifts Mornings / Afternoons (7:00hrs – 15:30hrs / 15:00hrs - 23:30hrs).

Key Responsibilities

• Leader of the Lean Team: Lean Specialist and Business Intelligence Specialist.
• Report to the Regional Lean Manager to align on standardized Lean implementation (dotted line).
• Leadership and Management of all Lean topics across the Distribution Center.
• Lead the implementation of Lean concepts and methodology to help the business achieve its goals and objectives. Improvement projects are likely to focus on cost competitiveness, product availability, lead-time reduction and supply chain network optimization.
• Act as a Change Agent, continuously challenging the way things are done and promoting creativity and out of the box thinking.
• Responsible for Distribution Center reports, creation, and continuous improvement.
• Regularly conduct internal Lean audits to monitor progress.
• Responsible for optimal use of Labor Management tool within the Distribution Center including labor planning & performance management.
• Deliver all Lean methodology tools like process analyses, time studies, process optimization, among others. Provide training, coaching, and mentoring in Lean concepts and techniques.
• Bring support to IT teams to ensure that labor management solution provides the optimal outputs and that new business requirements are captured.
• Employ leadership and project management skills to ensure projects are completed on time and meet the objectives in the charter. Support of the project team during the implementation of Labor Management.
• Develop and manage external as well as internal benchmarking partnerships to ensure a regular exchange of best practices to get additional ideas for improvements.
• Single point of contact (SPOC) for all LEAN related topics in responsibility.
• Partner with Industrial Engineers on site. Share and standardize best practices and processes by driving standard work.

Key Relationships

• First Line Management, General Management, Supply Chain Executives
• Regional Lean Management leaders and teams
• Warehouse Operations Management and Teams
• External Vendors or Clients

Requisite Education and Experience & Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistic, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred. Masters' degree is a plus.
• +2 years of experience in applying Lean Concepts, being a passionate and expert in continuous improvement processes thanks to strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Education as a certified LEAN Ambassador or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
• We are looking for a horizontal and empathic relationship style promoting a collaborative atmosphere and a team-focused approach thanks to high emotional intelligence and ability and active listening as a leader.
• Proven track record of Project Management, successfully implementing lean methodology and projects for Logistics processes or similar.
• Background in FMCG or packaged goods industry would be a plus.
• IT skills with Microsoft package, experience with ERP/WMS and Automation systems. Power BI knowledge and experience would be a plus.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish, being able to work in an English-speaking environment in a daily basis.

En adidas, valoramos la diversidad, apoyamos la inclusin de todas las personas y fomentamos la expresin individual. En el marco de la Ley de Inclusin n21.015, incentivamos la inclusin de personas con discapacidad al mundo laboral.