Join Our Team at On
On is seeking a strategic and hands-on manufacturing leader to spearhead our global expansion. You will be the architect of our future production landscape, building state-of-the-art, automated factories from the ground up, centered on our revolutionary Lightspray™ technology. Your mission will redefine how high-performance sportswear is made, bringing production closer to our customers and setting new industry standards for speed, quality, and sustainability.
Your Mission
- Take complete ownership of new factory builds, guiding them from initial site selection and design through to fully stabilized, high-volume production.
- Serve as the driving force behind On’s strategic nearshoring initiative, establishing advanced manufacturing hubs that bring our proprietary Lightspray™ technology to key global markets.
- Translate the master Lightspray™ engineering blueprint and overarching business goals into precise technical specifications for each new site.
- Masterfully develop and manage the project's key variables—timelines, budgets, and resource plans—to ensure delivery on time and within scope.
- Act as the central nexus for collaboration, aligning cross-functional teams including Engineering, Supply Chain, and local partners on critical technical and infrastructure requirements for each facility.
- Become the go-to technical leader on the ground during construction and commissioning, proactively identifying and dismantling complex engineering and logistical roadblocks.
- Build and foster strategic partnerships with key suppliers and stakeholders, ensuring unwavering business alignment and the on-time, in-full delivery of our production capabilities.
- Uphold On’s legacy of excellence by ensuring every new facility meets our uncompromising standards for quality, sustainability, and operational performance.
Your Story
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or a related Engineering field; a background in Business Administration is a welcome addition.
- A distinguished track record in a senior engineering or manufacturing capacity, with deep, hands-on experience bringing new manufacturing sites to life from concept to reality.
- Exceptional project management skills, demonstrated by experience leading large-scale, international capital projects to successful completion; PMP certification is a strong plus.
- A continuous improvement mindset, fluently applying Lean methodologies like Six Sigma and Kaizen to drive efficiency and operational excellence.
- A master troubleshooter, combining expert-level problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to systematically overcome obstacles.
- A true strategist, capable of building and executing a long-term vision while effectively managing the immediate needs of complex projects.
- An exceptional communicator and leader, able to inspire, influence, and align teams across diverse cultures and time zones.
- Ideally, direct experience with the technologies that power our future: automation, robotics, and plastics manufacturing.
- Fluent in English, our global language of collaboration.
- Passionate about global work and prepared to travel extensively to our international project sites.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.