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Senior Manager, Quality (Footwear)
Purpose:
A key player in Sourcing in driving Sourcing's vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry. Single contact point of Liaison Office (LO) teams and suppliers to implement a right-the-first-time culture and execution of quality assurance procedures and manufacturing excellence (ME) related within the assigned operations areas. Lead and manage projects that elevate the performance of the adidas supply base in both efficiency and execution. Implement tools, processes and systems that will ensure the supply base world class competitiveness.
Key Responsibilities:

• Work cross-divisionally and cross-functionally with respective counterparts to implement one aligned adidas quality direction.

• Ensure quality performance targets are achieved and objectives accomplished. xe2x80xa2 Build and maintain strong relationship with internal and external stakeholders and business partners.

• Manage all Product Integrity related activities. Single point of contact to product teams (creation and manufacturing) and cross-functional counterparts on product integrity inquiries.

• Upskill LO and supplier teams on Quality documentation and manage implementation of related quality policies, manuals, and standards.

• Manage and conduct factory audits, within assigned operations areas through consistent application of available evaluation tools. Ensure factory audits are conducted on production and testing processes; quality management systems to verify the performance level.

• Onboarding of new suppliers to enable supplier teams to manage daily quality activities independently according to adidas quality standards.

• Manage and execute ME projects within sourcing country that deliver measurable & sustainable increase in manufacturing efficiency, quality, and speed.

• Drive manufacturing efficiency by managing and overseeing projects and processes that focus on implementation of automation systems, driving lean manufacturing, optimizing streamlined production processes, and optimizing products for highest manufacturing efficiency while maintaining product quality and performance integrity.

• Manage factory performance reporting on ME related measurable such as, manufacturing efficiency, technology adoption rates, Lean KPI, selected range of key products efficiencies and others.

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

Key Relationships:

• Global Sourcing

• Global Operations: Product Operations

• Sourcing suppliers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires a broad background in Industrial Engineering technology and application.

• Strong project management skills, able to lead several cross functional projects with diverse project teams.

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

• Strong presentation, negotiation, influencing, people and communication skills.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

• Strong Microsoft office Skills

• Strong leadership skills and ability to work with multidimensional teams

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in engineering/materials or related areas

• Minimum 7+ years of experience of which ideally 5 years were in quality concepts and managerial positions.

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.
Job Title: Senior Manager, Quality (Footwear)
Brand:
Location: New Delhi
TEAM: Product Development & Operations
State: DL
Country/Region: IN
Contract Type: Full time
Number: 527038
Date: Jun 5, 2025
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