Manufacturing Group Lead - CWW (Nights)

ASML; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML US is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Team Lead II to provide operational and people leadership for a manufacturing area, ensuring sustained volume production, readiness, and continuous improvement. You will drive quality, lean initiatives, and end-to-end performance while staffing and developing teams to meet targets and introduce new products.

You will collaborate with multiple functions, lead shifts, and sponsor improvements, with a focus on safety, ISO standards, and strong

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3+ years people management and operational leadership experience.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Lean Manufacturing implementation experience.
• Proficient with MS Office, SAP, and ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Oversees assigned work centers on-shift production execution.
• Leads and develops Team Leads, module specialists, and technicians.
• Responsible for meeting area staffing targets and performance management.
• Drives Quality, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Reports operational performance and risks to senior leadership.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Production management

Quality systems

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Lean Yellow Belt or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

SAP

ERP software

Job description

Introduction to the job

ASML US brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States.

Overview

Provide operational and people leadership for a manufacturing area, ensuring sustained volume production performance, organizational readiness, and continuous improvement. The Senior Manufacturing Team Lead II owns high quality and on time production output, staffing and capability development, and operational stability, while supporting new product introduction and ramp up activities in alignment with business objectives. Ensures teams execute standard work safely with consistent quality and within established timeframes.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

REPORTS TO: Manufacturing Manager, Manufacturing Assembly Operations Leader

COLLABORATES WITH: Group Leaders, Team Leads, Production Engineering, Program Managers, Planning, Clean Room Logistics, Shipping and Delivery, Environmental Health & Safety, Quality Engineering, Operational Excellence, Design & Engineering, and Customer Support

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees assigned work centers on-shift production execution
• Leads and provides input to module output through strategic awareness with two week to 13 week production horizon
• Ensure sustained volume output, quality, and cost performance on-shift
• Collaborates and Communications with off-shift peers to achieve performance targets
• Lead and develop Team Leads, module specialists, and technicians.
• Responsible for meeting assigned area staffing requirements to ensure production targets are met.
• Responsible for employee performance management, talent development, assisting and supporting career development, and succession planning as needed.
• Translate Factory mission, vision, and objectives to working level goals for individuals and team
• Executes tactical and strategic initiatives, cascades to team
• Provide individual annual performance dialogues with regular development and performance check ins
• Ensure readiness of processes, infrastructure, and training for new product introduction
• Drive Quality, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Leads or sponsors workcenter 4C and Quick Win improvement projects, participates in natural team or cross-sector 4C and A3 projects
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Quality, HR/legal, and ISO standards, policies and processes.
• Collaborate cross functionally to remove bottlenecks and improve end-to-end performance
• Report operational performance and risks to senior leadership

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in a complex manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 3+ years people management and operational leadership experience
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality standards
• Familiarity with tools and equipment, hands-on experience preferred
• Deep knowledge of production management, quality systems, and Lean Manufacturing
• Proven track record of Lean Manufacturing implementation and sustainability
• Lean Yellow Belt or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years with skills such as: MS Office, SAP, ERP software

Personal Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic and operational leadership capability
• Operates well under ambiguity with autonomy
• Highly self-motivated and self-starting
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Able to build strong operational network
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to lead through complexity and change
• Results driven with ownership of end-to-end outcomes
• Role model for ASML leadership behaviors and values

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in a Cleanroom environment (constant 72℉; working under ISO 9001/14001 standards)
• Must be able to work in full PPE (full body coveralls, hood, clean room safety shoes, face mask, nitrile gloves, safety glasses) for entire duration of shift and re‑gown multiple times per day
• Routinely required to sit, walk, talk, hear, use hands to keyboard, use fingers to handle and feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach and stretch
• Must be able to perform solo lifts and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required -- close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to work with/on ladders, work on platforms, work around chemicals, operate overhead cranes, fork trucks and motorized pallet jacks.
• There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents

Educational Requirements:

• High School Degree or equivalent

Other Information:

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently: $89,250 - $131,000

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identify. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Additional Responsibilities: There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

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Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job‑related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Inclusion and diversity

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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