In short

On is looking for a Process Improvement Lead to optimize operations within our Innovation, Design, Development, Material, and Sourcing teams.

In this role, you'll analyze, design, implement, and sustain process improvements to drive continuous company performance and operational excellence. You'll work autonomously on diverse challenges, leveraging your expertise in project management, collaborative thinking, stakeholder management, consulting, and communication.

The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, possessing exceptional organizational, stakeholder management, and communication skills. You enjoy developing innovative solutions and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance productivity and success.

Your Mission

  • Proactively seek to understand operational challenges (predefined projects as well as new opportunities) to gain insight and pinpoint opportunities for improvement by leveraging synergies and building efficiencies in Product Organization.
  • Research best practices within and outside the organization to establish benchmarks.
  • Provide, through collaboration with cross functional teams, an objective assessment of business operations and actionable plans to streamline the processes, including but not limited to defining the process scope, limits, outputs/inputs, implementation steps/plan, and contributors/stakeholders/owners.
  • Document new and existing processes/process improvements through action plans, project roadmaps (where applicable), and regular communication to ensure project milestones and deliverables are implemented in a timely manner.
  • Create step by step guidelines and visual diagrams where needed via process mapping, collaboration and project management tools.
  • Establish measurements to determine the effectiveness of the process and review and test the process to implement improvements as needed
  • Prepare & execute change management initiatives in order to implement & sustain new ways of working
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  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration, engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of consulting and/or process improvement experience, preferably for a Footwear company
  • 5+ years of project management experience
  • Strong business acumen balanced with analytical and interpersonal skills in order to see the big picture and draw out insights and observations
  • Excellent stakeholder managements & communication skills (verbal & written) as well as the ability to communicate and influence across all levels of the global organization
  • Highly detailed oriented and organized
  • Problem solver with a proven ability to perform in a fast paced, highly complex organization
  • Must be a self starter with a high level of accountability/ownership and a team player with a positive can-do attitude
  • Quick and independent learner, able to synthesize organizational needs and system capabilities
  • Desired certifications: Lean Green Belt, Prince 2/Project Management Professional (PIM institute), Change Management
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About the Team

The Product Operational Excellence team consists of a group of 3 subteams that empower people and productivity through meaningful collaboration and a positive mindset. We strive to rethink the status quo and grow together. We ensure the correct information flow across internal and external teams and streamline operations by managing calendars, improving product data quality, managing projects & continuously improving processes while driving tangible results, and synthesizing data across many channels. With a global mindset and commitment to operational excellence, we support On's Product teams worldwide.

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Team

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Our work is underpinned by the act of sharing. Processes, information, best practices. It helps us challenge the status quo, grow together – and evolve as a business.

Learn about our Spirits
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Dennis

Specialist, Apparel Product Manager

We’re at the heart of the action, helping out different people and teams across R&D and the wider business every day. There’s a learning curve, sure, but the variety of projects and topics we cover is unmatched.
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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.

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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.