Job Abstract

Introduction

Directs the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet safety standards, production goals, quality, and cost objectives.  Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, materials and supplies.  Plans and administers procedures and budgets.  Makes budgetary recommendations regarding and, at higher levels, controls capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.  Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.  Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

• Administers and assists with implementing policies and processes that affect staff.
• Typically leads, directs, and may perform work of the function supervised except in escalated situations.
• May maintain departmental daily work schedule to ensure project and time commitments are met.
• Ensures production schedules are met and escalates when those schedules are not going to be met.
• Oversees cycle counting and inventory accuracy. 
• May act as interface with Finance Department for inventory audits or physical inventory counts.
• May assist the Production Manager with to analyze MRP data upon forecast introduction for capacity constraints.
• Supports change order implementation with support from Engineering staff.
• Assists in shop floor control insuring a safe working environment.
• Ensures positive material flow in order to avoid stock-outs and escalates in the event of any material issues.
• Ensures production schedules are met and escalates accordingly when those schedules are not going to be met.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals.

• Executes continuous improvement and Lean initiatives to ensure optimum production performance.
• Audits execution of documented processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• AA Degree or current student working towards a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experiences. 
• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent experience desired.
• At least 6+ years of relevant, work related experience.
• Prior team lead experience.  Supervisory experience is desired.
• Experience overseeing cycle counting and inventory accuracy.
• Skilled in assisting others to analyze MRP data upon forecast introduction for capacity constraints.
• Skilled in ensuring shop floor control in a safe working environment.
• Experience with material flow to avoid stock-outs and escalate in the event of any material issues.
• Experience meeting production schedules and escalating accordingly when schedules issues arise.
• Ability to provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.
• Experience administering company policies that directly affect direct reports, recommending changes to unit or sub-unit policies, and reviewing work to measure meeting of objectives.
• Familiar with Lean Mfg. concept and principles.
• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic e-mail systems.

Other information

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.

• Strong verbal and written understanding of the English language.
• 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.
• 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.
• Lead and manage a team of production personnel by establishing team objectives and being able to shift priorities, as the workload changes, if required.
• Track multiple objectives such as training status, multiple quality or improvement projects, and delivery objectives. 
• Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and customer.
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

Role within the Factory

• Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing a frock, hood, booties, safety glasses, facemask, 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 slide and/or move up to 50 pounds approximately two times/ day.
• 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.
• May require minimal domestic travel for training opportunities.
• The environment generally is moderate in temperature with moderate to high noise level.
• 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 process bottlenecks and drive 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.
• Flexibility to work a shifted work week, or second shift, if the business needs change.

EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

This position may require 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 the Company to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

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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