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. This is your mission to 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 LightsprayTM technology to key global markets
• Translate the master LightsprayTM engineering blueprint and overarching business goals into precise technical specifications for each new site
• Masterfully develop and command the project's key variables—timelines, budgets, and resource plans—to ensure we deliver on time and within scope
• Act as the central nexus for collaboration, aligning cross-functional teams including Engineering, Supply Chain, and local partners on the 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
• You have 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
• Your project management skills are second to none, demonstrated by your experience leading large-scale, international capital projects to successful completion. PMP certification is a strong plus
• You possess a continuous improvement mindset, fluently applying Lean methodologies like Six Sigma and Kaizen to drive efficiency and operational excellence
• You are a master troubleshooter, combining expert-level problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to systematically overcome any obstacle in your path
• You are a true strategist, capable of building and executing on a long-term vision while masterfully managing the immediate needs of complex projects
• You are an exceptional communicator and leader, able to inspire, influence, and align teams across diverse cultures and time zones
• Your background ideally includes direct experience with the technologies that power our future: automation, robotics, and plastics manufacturing
• You are fluent in English, our global language of collaboration
• You have a passion for global work and are ready to travel extensively to our international project sites

Join the LightSpray™ team, a group of passionate innovators and entrepreneurial thinkers united by a single mission: to make high-performance footwear at scale, anywhere, anytime, while minimizing our environmental impact. We challenge conventions and push the boundaries of possibility to create sportswear like the world has never seen. Be a core part of the team pioneering the technology-driven solutions set to revolutionize the running shoe landscape from the ground up

Just by the banks of the Limmat you’ll find our largest global hub in Zürich West – On Labs – where you can hike up 12 floors through our custom-built spiral trail

What we offer

• On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose
• On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination
• 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

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

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

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