Optics Planning Excellence Lead

ASML

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Wilton, CT
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ASML is a leading supplier of lithography equipment, used by the world’s top chipmakers to print microchips that are increasingly powerful, fast and energy efficient.

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TL;DR · Optics Planning Excellence Lead

The Optics Planning Excellence Lead serves as a subject matter expert within the Optics organization, driving strategic initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, standardization, and digital transformation. This role involves developing and executing an excellence roadmap to enhance planning performance, operational efficiency, and sustainable capabilities through scalable tools and analytics. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying inefficiencies, establishing governance models, creating training materials, and managing change across cross-functional teams like Manufacturing and Logistics. The position requires proficiency in technical tools including Excel, Spotfire, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, and Power Automate to build dashboards and automated workflows. Candidates must apply industrial engineering and operational excellence principles to solve complex planning problems within a high-tech manufacturing environment. The role focuses on optimizing resource utilization and factory performance while translating complex data into actionable insights for leadership decision-making.

What you'll do

  • Execute the Optics Planning Excellence roadmap to drive process improvement and standardization.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to simplify processes and eliminate operational inefficiencies.
  • Develop and maintain planning standards, operating procedures, and training materials.
  • Lead automation and digitalization initiatives to improve planner productivity and data quality.
  • Design and deploy dashboards, reporting solutions, and self-service analytics capabilities.
  • Analyze performance data to develop KPIs, scorecards, and predictive modeling tools.
  • Manage change management activities to ensure the adoption of new systems and workflows.
  • Coach and support planners in adopting best practices and continuous improvement methodologies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Engineering, Process Excellence, or a related field.
  • Proven experience leading process improvement, automation, digitalization, or transformation initiatives.
  • Proficiency with business intelligence and data visualization tools including Excel, Spotfire, Tableau, Power BI, Power Automate, and SQL.
  • Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience within semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, or complex industrial supply chain environments (preferred).
  • Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, Project Management, or Operational Excellence certifications (preferred).
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and eligible to access controlled technology under Export Administration Regulations.

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