Manufacturing Group Leader CWW Nights

ASML US, LLC; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML US, LLC in Wilton, CT seeks a Manufacturing Group Lead, JG8 to provide operational and people leadership for a manufacturing area, ensuring sustained volume production performance, readiness for new product introductions, and continuous improvement.

You will own on‑shift production output, staffing and capability development, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet safety, quality and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Deep knowledge of production management and Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with SAP and ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees assigned workcenters on-shift production execution.
• Leads and develops Team Leads, module specialists, and technicians.
• Ensures sustained volume output, quality, and cost performance on-shift.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to remove bottlenecks and improve end-to-end performance.
• Provides input to short- and mid-term production planning horizons.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Production management

Quality standards

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

SAP

ERP software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Group Lead, JG8

OBJECTIVE

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

Role and responsibilities

Schedule: Compressed Work Week (CWW) Nights 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

• CWW N1 schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Saturday
• CWW N2 schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Every other Saturday

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees assigned workcenters 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 preferred
• 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.

Educational Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent

Other Information

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.

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.

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.