Head Of Operations - Light Spray Asia

In short

Lead strategic and operational projects on-site with On’s Light Spray Footwear sourcing partner(s), establish Key Performance Matrix, and facilitate our partners

Your Mission

• Lead strategic and operational projects on-site with On’s Light Spray Footwear sourcing partner(s), establish Key Performance Matrix, and facilitate our partners to build strong and sustainable performances in all areas, including but not limited to production and planning, product development, commercialization, cost efficiency, compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with the factory partner’s management team, influence the partner’s culture and quality mindset; ensure implementation of On’s standards in the factory.
• Closely collaborate cross-functionally with product creation, supply chain, material, costing, and sustainability teams, in both Zurich and in Asia and T1/T2 suppliers on all operations tasks
• Manage and monitor factory development and production capacity to accompany On’s volume growth, manage potential risks and key bottlenecks
• Ensure best practices, cohesive messages are constantly implemented and shared among teams
• Lead a cross-functional team on-site, to perform and achieve team objectives, guide and develop team members to unleash their potential.

Your story

• You should have a minimum of 8–10 years of relevant experience in Footwear sourcing, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in product development & commercialization processes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations & quality assurance standards.
• Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit with a proactive, open-minded approach.
• Passion for innovation and differentiation, with a strong drive for excellence.
• Ability to balance creativity and structure, thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• This role is based in either Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, or Busan, Korea, with a willingness to travel both domestically and internationally as required.

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.

• Step One

  It starts with you...

  You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role. We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

• Step Two

  Interview with a recruiter

  What ignites your spirit? This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture. Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

• Step Three

  Interview with a hiring manager

  Ready to dig into the details? This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

• Step Four

  The Case Study

  What's your style? This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas. Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job. This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

• Step Five

  The Experience Day

  Your first taste of the Oniverse. This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with. In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values. We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

• Step Six

  The Result

  Are we a good fit? We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you? No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

Step One:

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.

We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.