Introduction to the Job
At ASML, you’ll help make the technology behind the world’s most advanced microchips possible. As a Manufacturing Operations Group Lead, you will lead people, processes, and production activities that support the delivery of complex lithography systems used by leading semiconductor manufacturers around the world.
This Manufacturing Operations Group Lead role combines operational leadership with people development. You will help create a safe, productive, and continuously improving manufacturing environment while supporting production goals, new product introductions, and organizational growth in our Wilton, Connecticut facility.
Schedule: First Shift Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm
Role and Responsibilities
As a Manufacturing Operations Group Lead, you will lead a manufacturing area and help ensure consistent delivery of quality products. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to remove barriers, support production goals, and develop a high-performing team.
You will:
Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
Coach, develop, and support Team Leads, specialists, and technicians.
Develop staffing plans and build workforce capability to meet production demands.
Partner with engineering, planning, quality, and logistics teams to resolve operational challenges.
Support new product introductions and production ramp activities.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, and operational stability.
Communicate production performance, risks, and priorities to leadership and business partners.
Education and Experience
To be successful as a Manufacturing Operations Group Lead, you should have:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Seven or more years of experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
Three or more years of people leadership or operational leadership experience.
Experience managing production performance, staffing, and quality outcomes.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methods.
Lean Yellow Belt certification or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, SAP, or other enterprise resource planning systems.
Hands-on experience working with manufacturing equipment, tools, and production processes.
Skills
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 won’t work in a silo. Instead, 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.
To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:
Lead teams through changing priorities and complex operational challenges.
Build strong relationships across manufacturing and support functions.
Communicate clearly with employees, leaders, and business partners.
Analyze operational data and make sound business decisions.
Drive accountability while maintaining employee engagement and development.
Identify and resolve production risks proactively.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Balance strategic planning with day-to-day operational execution.
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
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.
