Manufacturing Supervisor / Group Lead (3rd Shift)

Company: ASML
Location: Wilton
Posted on: April 21, 2025

Job Description:

Introduction to the job

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ASML is seeking an accomplished Manufacturing Group Leader to join the Manufacturing Group in Wilton, CT to support 3rd shift Cleanroom Production operations. This person will be responsible for ensuring output of production and processes and assure a smooth transfer to Test/ Certification / Integration Installation and Customer Support Processes.

ASML 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 main headquarters are located in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we also have 18 office locations around the United States- including main offices in Wilton, CT, Chandler, AZ, San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA.

ASML is a world leader in the manufacture of advanced technology systems for the semiconductor industry. ASML's corporate headquarters is in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. Manufacturing sites and research and development facilities are located in Connecticut, California and the Netherlands. Technology development centers and training facilities are located in the United States, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, and Taiwan. Additionally, ASML provides optimal service to its customers via over 50 sales and service organizations in 16 countries. Founded in the Netherlands in 1984, the company is publicly traded on Euronext Amsterdam and NASDAQ under the symbol ASML.

Role and responsibilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Planning: Set up a detailed production schedule, within the constraints of the Manufacturing Plan and available resources. Ensure progress and output at minimal cost. Solve problems, provide recovery plans, and inform relevant parties on deviations.

Output: Realize the planned output of all deliverables of Volume Production. Ensure the availability and usefulness of the means of production, in cooperation with Production Engineering. Ensure that the level of know how and the training of the team members is sufficient to be able to realize all plans.

Introduction of new products: Acquire applicable know how / information on new products and new production methods / means of production, to support the production of 'pilot' / new products, prepare to assume the process on release for volume production.

Support: Organize all supporting processes in order to be able to realize the deliverables in time, and to ensure a fast ramp up for volume and Customer Support.

Quality: Ensure the quality of the output of Volume Production meet full product specifications: through effective production processes and sufficient know how/training.
Infrastructure: Ensure infrastructure to assure effective and efficient Volume Production tasks. Ensure the availability and proper use of effective production and qualification procedures and systems.

Cooperation: Support cooperation throughout Production by: finding solutions and improving working concepts, giving input and feedback, and supporting the execution of all tasks and a good working environment.

Management: Ensure adequate staffing of the team to support a productive working atmosphere in order to assure flexibility. Execute hiring and performance appraisals in concert with the Group Leader. Instruct team members, plan tasks, and set priorities. Ensure proper and timely execution of all tasks. Ensure proper execution of HRM, Safety, Quality, and ISO 9000/14000 policies and procedures.

Lean Manufacturing: Ensure incorporation of Lean Manufacturing concepts in the day to day operations. Support and promote an environment that improves efficiency by using 5S techniques, Kaizen events, and Six Sigma concepts. Facilitate continuous improvement and waste reduction efforts.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

A fast paced manufacturing environment that requires leaders willing to embrace new concepts.

He/She must work comfortably in a cellular manufacturing environment that utilizes Lean Manufacturing concepts and be able to coordinate with others for job accomplishment.

Must provide an accurate shift status in writing daily.

Expected to work 3rd shift, 10PM-6:30AM Sunday-Thursday

Education and experience

Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree preferred with Business or manufacturing operations. Minimum of a high school diploma required.

5 + years in production/manufacturing challenging technical environment with at least 2+ years of experience in a leadership capacity including direct people management. Preference for more leadership experience.

Looking for candidates with a Business Engineering background

Previous work within SAP / ERP including reporting is strongly preferred.

Know How of Production Management and Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Techniques.

Must have knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes.

Must have a strong working knowledge of the MS Office Suite.

Enterprising, flexible, analytical.

Social skills to communicate at several levels, team builder, customer oriented.

Climate Controlled Cleanroom Environment. Constant 72--- - Must be able to work in Full PPE (Full Gown, mask, gloves, & Booties).

Must be willing to work hours needed to support 3rd shift and Compressed Work Week operations and cover weekends on a quarterly rotation.

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:

Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact 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.

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

Enterprising, flexible, analytical.

Social skills to communicate at several levels, team builder, customer oriented.

Must be capable of working in a clean room environment.

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.

Other information

Role within Office

Responsibilities:

Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

May require travel dependent on business needs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

A fast paced manufacturing environment that requires leaders willing to embrace new concepts.

He/ She must work comfortably in a cellular manufacturing environment that utilizes Lean Manufacturing concepts and be able to coordinate with others for job accomplishment.

Must provide an accurate shift status in writing daily.

Role within the Factory

Responsibilities:

Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Can work under deadlines.

The environment generally is moderate in temperature with moderate to high noise level.

Must be willing to work hours needed to support 3rd shift operation that runs from 10pm to 6:30am and be flexible to convert to a compressed work week schedule - twelve-hour long shift and rotating from three to four days a week.

This must include references to day and night shifts for accommodation purposes.

Additional responsibilities for Wilton Factory:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is required to work in a cleanroom environment: full gowning (full body coveralls, hood, CR safety shoes, face mask, nitrile gloves and safety glasses. Working under ISO 9000/14000 standards).

Operating/working around overhead cranes, fork trucks and motorized pallet movers.

Working around lasers; working with ladders; working on platforms; and working around chemicals.

The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

May require travel dependent on company needs.

The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level.

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.

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.

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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