Manager, Manufacturing APP

This role is a vital contributor to the sourcing function, focused on advancing the vision of becoming the most agile, competitive, digitalized, and cleanest supply base in the industry. The position drives the achievement of quality and production goals within supply partner facilities while collaborating with other functions to support adidas’ broader objectives, including manufacturing efficiency and Social & Environmental Affairs (SEA).

Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage all aspects of production, quality, production availability, and manufacturing efficiency within assigned factories.
- Identify and escalate critical issues promptly, leading problem-solving discussions to resolve or mitigate potential impacts.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with factory management, applying appropriate resources, processes, tools, and strategies to achieve operational excellence.
- Lead the rollout and implementation of adidas best practices and strategic directions across responsible factories.
- Influence middle management in factories to drive change and meet production and quality objectives.
- Make day-to-day decisions within a defined scope by evaluating risks and managing exceptions, seeking support for complex issues when necessary.
- Validate and confirm Tier 1 capacity offers and monitor availability performance, especially when constraints arise.
- Serve as a leadership role model by fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, promoting an inclusive workplace environment.

Required Qualifications
- University degree in engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in production management, quality assurance, or continuous improvement.
- Strong understanding of production processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proven ability to contribute effectively to projects and cross-functional initiatives.
- A “quality-first” mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address root causes.
- Excellent influencing, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

adidas is committed to celebrating diversity, supporting inclusiveness, and encouraging individual expression within the workplace. The company maintains a strict policy against harassment and discrimination of any kind and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.