Introduction to the job

We are seeking a highly motivated Team Leader to oversee a team of 15 employees and drive operational excellence within our work center or shift. In this role, you will coordinate daily activities, ensure seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams within Operations, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

You will empower your team to grow, create a safe and supportive workplace, and help us achieve meaningful operational goals. If you’re passionate about leading people and making a real impact, this is a great opportunity to inspire progress and excellence.

Role and responsibilities

• Cascade targets to team and support performance reviews, skill development, and task assignment to build a capable and engaged team.
• Create and execute individual development plans, coach team members, and support their long‑term career progression.
• Drive retention and development of critical knowledge while fostering natural team growth where applicable.
• Drive achievement of planned results and team-level KPIs.
• Leverage strong cross‑team collaboration to optimize overall production performance and provide meaningful input into operational planning.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, clearly communicate operational decisions, and translate results and issues into insights that drive business improvement.
• Ensure a strong safety culture by maintaining full compliance, conducting checks, and driving continuous improvement in HS&E performance
• Lead and inspire continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and team performance.

Education and experience

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, (Applied) Physics, Industrial Engineering or a comparable field; or equivalent working/thinking level.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a high‑tech or manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in planning and managing operational activities to meet predetermined objectives.

Skills

• Coach, lead and motivate the team with high-educated and young talents
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills for collaborating across functions.

• Capable of making professional, data‑driven decisions and ensuring high commitment to execution.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to manage a fast‑paced production line with high quality and delivery expectations.
• Safety‑driven mindset and strong sense of accountability

Other information

• Travel requirement: approximately 10%.
• This role reports to the Group Lead and collaborates closely with other Team Leads within factory.

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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