Head of Operations - Light Spray Asia

On; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the footwear industry is looking for a Lead Footwear Sourcing professional based in Cowbridge, UK. The role involves leading strategic projects, fostering relationships with partners, and ensuring quality standards while managing operations and development. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years of experience in footwear sourcing, strong communication skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit, ready to contribute to the innovative journey of the company.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in Footwear sourcing.
• At least 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic operational projects on-site with sourcing partners.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product creation and sustainability teams.
• Manage factory development and production capacity.

Skills

Product development

Commercialization processes

Manufacturing operations

Quality assurance standards

Communication

Entrepreneurial spirit

Innovation

Creativity and structure balance

Job description

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.

Meet The Team

You belong to the Footwear Sourcing team, with close collaborations with different functions, including Footwear Creation, Operations, Material, Sustainability and Costing teams.

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.