Wilton Factory Shift Planning Team Lead

Company: ASML
Location: Wilton
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Introduction to the job

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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.

Job Description Shift Planning Team Lead

Lead a defined team of -10 people. Manage and help to develop the team, implement and enforce policies, develop yearly plan, contribute to the development of strategy for the planning department as a whole. Management in line with corporate guidelines in order to ensure the realization of (strategic) objectives of the assigned unit.

Roles and responsibilities:

Leads (activities of) the shift planning team in the execution of processes.

Is primarily accountable for results of team or department.

Coordinates cross sector improvement projects.

Coaches competencies within team.

Sets priorities of activities of the team.

Realizes execution of plan for own team drafted by higher management level.

Explains and convinces and elicits investment from internal and external parties about chosen solutions based on content-driven arguments.

Internal stakeholders: Interacting daily with Group Leaders, Manufacturing & Logistics, Material Planning, D&E, Procurement, Finance, Customer Support, Production Engineering.

Evaluates (work) processes for own functional discipline and initiates and implements process improvements.

Understand and interpret customer demand and factory constraints to verify team's performance.

Supervises work of subordinates and holds them accountable via setting goals, defining development actions, and KPI monitoring.

Maintains regular 1:1 meetings with team members as a platform to discuss performance, development, and resolve issues.

Coordinates activities that require at least advanced vocational working and thinking level (bachelor starter).

Manages cross sector escalations.

Understand Supply Chain Management/Planning Systems on high level to manage material availability risks for factory and customers.

Education and experience:

Bachelor's degree required

People leadership experience

Minimum 2 years hands on knowledge and/or experience with Logistic processes and procedures.

Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system

Insight in processes of relevant departments

Preferred Experience:

3-5 years of experience in managing factory planners for a manufacturing company

APICS certification

New Product Implementation Management

Required Skills:

Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact professionally with others encountered in the course of work

Can learn and apply new information or skills

Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents

Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism

Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy

Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines

Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability

Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements

Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision

Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co-workers, and customer(s)

Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you'll always have new challenges and new problems to solve - and working together is the only way to do that. You'll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you'll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You'll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

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.

Diversity and inclusion

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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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