Strategic Transformation Lead

Introduction to the Role

This role reports directly to the Head of Operational Excellence & Quality for San Diego and Korea factories.

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Roles and Responsibilities

Lead strategy deployment (using Hoshin Kanri) and adoption on the shopfloor for San DIego & Korea factories. Assist Factory heads to translate senior leadership priorities into clear factory goals, KPIs, and a focused set of critical initiatives through Hoshin Kanri and catch ball process. Ensure these priorities are effectively cascaded and adopted at all levels, from leadership to shopfloor, through practical and structured change management (visual management, simple communication artifacts, leader routines). Own and drive the annual strategy deployment cycle and roadmap, including shaping the next planning cycle8 at factory level.

Facilitate Hoshin Kanri strategy sessions and structured problem solving. Lead workshops and working sessions with factory leadership to clarify priorities, solve complex problems, and build a more integrated, system-level view of operations. Own the monthly operating mechanism to track progress of key initiatives. Drive clarity on decisions needed and support required, maintain action tracking, escalate blockers, and ensure follow-through and closure with factory leadership.

Lead high impact transformation/breakthrough initiatives end-to-end. At any time, personally own 1–2 cross functional transformation initiatives. Define the problem, structure the approach, align stakeholders, and execute to deliver measurable business impact, not just activity or reporting.

Drive maturity of strategy deployment and performance management for Operational Excellence Maturity. Own and advance the maturity of strategy execution across San Diego and Korea factories as part of OE maturity roadmap. Define standards, conduct assessments, identify gaps, and drive targeted improvements in how strategy is translated into execution and measurable outcomes ensuring a clear and repeatable link from goals to results. In this capacity, the individual will work closely with Head of Lean/CI for San Diego & Korea factories

Scale and standardize the operating system across sites. Build and institutionalize a consistent way of working across San Diego & Korea factories

Coach and influence leaders on system-level thinking. Work directly with leaders to strengthen how they think about performance management, KPI alignment, and business tradeoffs. Guide them to move from isolated problem solving to systemic, end-to-end solutions that connect strategy to execution.

Apply strong financial and business judgment. Evaluate initiatives through a business lens balancing short-term improvements with long-term value creation. Clearly communicate tradeoffs, impact, and priorities to leadership.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or other lean certificates from reputable organizations (ASQ for instance) are strongly preferred
• PMP certification strongly preferred
• Minimum qualifications – the hired candidate must possess all of the minimum qualifications to be initially considered for the position including:
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Operational Excellence related role in manufacturing
• At least 5 years focus on strategy deployment and driving enterprise level projects
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to lead without authority and influence cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical and systems thinker with at least 7 years of experience (ideal: Graduate level education in Industrial Engineering or relevant field): able to connect strategy, operations, and execution into a coherent end-to-end system, while translating concepts into practical, real-world application
• Strategic but execution-driven: thrives in ambiguity, quickly structures problems, and drives outcomes without getting stuck in analysis
• Practical and hands-on: works directly with factory leadership to ensure solutions are implemented and adopted, not just designed
• Influential beyond level with strong ownership: confidently engages senior stakeholders, challenges thinking, and takes end-to-end accountability for delivering measurable impact

Other information

San Diego, California (on-site, 5 days a week required)

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

$110,250-165,375

Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.

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This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States 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.

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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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