WF EXE Manufacturing Operations Manager

ntify and resolve resource constraints and production bottlenecks.

Production Excellence

• Ensure reliable, efficient, and safe manufacturing operations.

• Oversee the introduction of new products and processes into volume production.

• Drive output performance and ensure readiness of production tools and infrastructure.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Champion quality standards and compliance with ISO 9000/14000/27001.

• Lead root cause analysis and implement structural solutions for quality issues.

• Establish long-term initiatives to elevate product quality and process reliability.

Team Development & People Management

• Lead and mentor Manufacturing Line Manager and Group Leaders.

• Conduct performance reviews, hiring, and development planning.

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture across shifts and work centers.

Lean Manufacturing & Innovation

• Embed Lean principles into daily operations (5S+1, Kaizen, Gemba, Six Sigma).

• Promote continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Interface with internal teams: Engineering, Planning, HR, Maintenance, and Customer Support.

• Represent Wilton Factory in senior management presentations and external engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business (preferred).

• Minimum 8 years of management experience in high-tech manufacturing.

• Expertise in Production Management, Lean Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP experience preferred.

Work Environment

• Occasionally work in cleanroom conditions (72℉, full PPE).

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs and work in a fast-paced, lean manufacturing setting.

• Comfortable with cellular manufacturing and shift coordination.

Why Join ASML?

• Be part of a global leader shaping the future of microchip technology.

• Lead impactful initiatives in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.

• Collaborate with world-class teams and grow your career in a dynamic, innovative culture.

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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