Factory Shift Planner

Introduction to the Job

As a Factory Shift Planner at ASML, you help ensure the timely shipment of our most advanced lithography systems. These machines enable the world's leading chipmakers to create faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient microchips. Your work directly supports ASML's mission to push the boundaries of technology and innovation.

You will join the Wilton Factory team in Connecticut, where we produce EXE, NXE, DUV, and APPS systems. Your planning expertise will help transform high-level production goals into actionable plans that keep our factory running smoothly and efficiently.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Factory Shift Planner, you will play a key role in coordinating production activities and material flow. You will work closely with manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure that production targets are met and risks are managed effectively.

Your responsibilities include :

Plan and monitor production activities to meet output targets.

Coordinate material flow and resolve shortages to avoid delays.

Track progress and identify risks to quarterly production goals.

Align equipment, tooling, and resources with capacity needs.

Share updates and risks during daily team meetings.

Escalate issues that may impact production starts or outputs.

Recommend improvements to cycle times and delivery processes.

Collaborate across teams to remove roadblocks and ensure feasibility.

Enter and manage production data in enterprise planning systems.

Education and Experience

To succeed as an Operational Planner, you should have :

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required

3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Prior experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems.

Experience managing stakeholders and driving process improvements.

Preferred qualifications include :

APICS certification in planning, supply chain, or project management.

Experience supporting new product implementation.

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 :

Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and stakeholders.

Analyze data and make decisions based on facts and constraints.

Stay organized and manage time effectively in a fast-paced setting.

Collaborate across teams to solve problems and meet goals.

Take ownership and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision.

Identify bottlenecks and suggest practical solutions.

Adapt quickly to changing priorities and workloads.

Pay close attention to detail and maintain high accuracy.

Show initiative and a proactive attitude to prevent issues.

Work according to established procedures and timelines.

Other information

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 identify. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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.

Additional Responsibilities :

There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.

Inclusion and diversity

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 inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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