Lean change agent

Be part of progress

Introduction to the job

Operational Excellence (OE) is the game changer for the factory and directs the Flow transformation journey towards a lean way of producing our systems. Do you have the knowledge and experience to co-lead (with line management) our OE transformation as a Lean change agent? With your talent and experience in Lean thinking you can add value to our Operational Excellence journey and team by teaching, coaching and challenging the senior management and teams involved in the Operational Excellence Flow transformation.

Role and responsibilities

As a Lean change agent you will co-lead (with line management) the OE transformation within TWINSCAN factory, with a focus on embedding Lean philosophy where people are engaged to improve processes continuously to boost business impact. You will support the TWINSCAN Factory business leaders and guide teams with training, coaching and facilitation and lead and execute improvement projects to drive business impact. Together with line management you build internal capabilities to improve processes and results by cross functional teams on a daily basis. You act as a role model for the lean way of working and respectfully challenge the status quo.

As a Lean change agent, you'll:

• Train, coach and challenge the OE related deployment activities
• Build capabilities and develop the TF organization
• Train people in applying lean in their own area (daily management, problem-solving, 5S, standard work, etc)
• Enable the organization in identifying and removing wastes in the processes
• Facilitate and execute improvement events (kaizen)
• Improve and standardize the way of working within the lean team
• Act as challenger and catalyst in promoting lean leadership behavior
• Respectfully challenge the status quo and act as a role model for Lean thinking.

Education and experience

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree with experience in Manufacturing, Engineering or Supply Chain environment
• 5+ years of work experience
• Experience with Lean principles in various manufacturing setting
• Expert knowledge of lean, process improvement and quality management tools
• Practical application of problem-solving methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma)
• At least 2+ years of experience in Flow manufacturing

Skills

• Fluency in English
• Ability to persuade and influence others, including senior management (stakeholder management)
• Coaching skills
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills
• Speak up and dares to have courageous conversations
• Basic project management skills
• Team player
• Proactive self-starter, hands-on mentality, getting things done​

Other information

When you have a new position in ASML, we want you to be able to learn and develop. We also want you to be able to add value and contribute in the role. You need time in a position for both these things. Ideally, you should be in a position for at least three years before applying for a new position. There may be exceptions for business or personal reasons.

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.

About Us

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. Working at ASML is inspiring, no matter what field you're in. That’s because we push the boundaries of technology: if it’s moving the world forward, chances are, we’re behind it. In fact, we’re probably a part of the electronic device you’re using right now.

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