WF Optics Planning Group Lead

ASML • Wilton, CT

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About The Position

Introduction to the job Are you challenged by leading a team of a group of production and shift planners; Preparing our manufacturing organization for the challenge to ramp to high volume; If yes, join the Optics Planning department as Manufacturing Planning Group lead. The Wilton Factory is responsible for the production of Assembly and Optics modules for several lithographic business lines. The production process of the most advanced machines takes place within the Wilton Factory. Within the Wilton Factory the Optics Planning department is responsible for all optics planning processes within the Wilton factory. The Planning group lead reports to the Head of Optics Planning and works closely together with Optics Manufacturing, Logistics, Production Engineering, and Supply Chain Planning to build, assemble, test and prepack. Production Planning is mainly responsible for the transformation of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) into a feasible machine- and module start plan for regular makes ensuring all requirements will be fulfilled in time and most cost-efficient way. Shift Planning in mainly responsible for the day to day tactical tasks to get manufacturing the parts and system orders in place to meet the plan and secure supply commitments.

Requirements

• BSc in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration.
• Minimum 3+ years’ relevant experience within production environment (high-tech, low volume environment) and management experience.
• Experience in planning and logistic processes.
• Experience in driving change.
• 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.
• Taking ownership.
• Assertive and pro-active
• Analytical and solution oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Team player with good social and communication skills.
• Flexible and highly committed.
• Affinity with a technical environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a team of production and shift planners and secure optimal allocation of resources.
• Drive performance management cycles including target setting, mid and end year reviews.
• Drive continuous development of production planners, shift planners and talent management, succession planning.
• Secure timely material release and disposition on the shop floor.
• Develop, align, monitor and execute roadmap for Production and Shift Planning process improvements.
• Setup and improve KPI’s to manage performance of Production and Shift Planning proactively.
• Monitor progress and identify risks for the production plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager