> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2025491-wf-optics-group-lead-plano-cww-front-end-nights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2025491-wf-optics-group-lead-plano-cww-front-end-nights). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # WF Optics Group Lead, Plano- CWW Front End Nights - **Company:** Asml Us, Inc. - **Location:** Wilton, CT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Outlook, Computer Literacy, SAP ERP, ISO-14001 - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87996926/1 ## About the Role You will effectively lead the Compressed Work Week Front End Night ( Sunday-Tuesday, alternate Saturday 6pm-6am) Optics manufacturing for Milling, Grinding, and Polishing operations. You will have managerial responsibilities for 15+ optical technicians spread across several work centers. You will ensure safe, on-time delivery of high quality product to your customers while leading improvements in process and operational effectivity and efficiency. You will continuously seek out, foster, and spearhead improvements to all aspects of your operational area. You will engage in adoption and industrialization of new products and new processes through a strong partnership with Production and Development Engineers. You love being a team player that enjoys the success of team members as much as you enjoy personal success., * Bachelor degree desired (in a science or engineering field preferred). Minimum of high school diploma required. * At least 5 years of supervisory / leadership experience in manufacturing or related field OR 5 years of direct optics fabrication experience desired. * Strong manufacturing operation acumen. * Strong LEAN manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience - you can demonstrate a history of operational improvement through effective collaboration with your employees and across your partner organizations. * Computer proficiency with MS Outlook 365 applications, with knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP system. * Familiar with ISO9001 and ISO14001. Direct working experience in a ISO certified environment desirable. * Prior optical fabrication experience a plus, but not required. Personal skills * Strong ability to observe and respond to people and situations while monitoring and developing your team and their performance * Strong ability to coach team members to uncover their hidden potential. Challenge through Care. * Strong ability to learn and apply new information or skills. * Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents. * Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism. * Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy. * Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines. * Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability. * Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements. * Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision. * Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication. * Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co-workers and customer. * Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines. * Enterprising, flexible, analytical. * Social skills to communicate at several levels, team builder, and customer oriented. ## Description Wilton Factory Optics Fabrication - Milling, Grinding, and Polishing Group Leader - Compressed Work Week Front End Nights, As an Milling, Grinding and Polishing Group Leader, you will be responsible for: * Maintaining alignment of individual, team, and area goals to department and Company objectives. * Creating employee annual performance goals and coaching and mentoring your team of technicians for daily success. Partnering with employees to create professional development action plans. * Developing competencies within the team that focus on technical skills, continuous improvement, teambuilding, and cross-training. * With minimal supervision, leading a team of technicians to deliver precision optics while meeting or exceeding department and product Key Performance Indicators. These include, but are not limited to: 5S safety; product first pass yield; on-time delivery; production lead time reduction; labor efficiency and labor hour accuracy; and workforce development and upskilling. * Planning: Set up a detailed production schedule, within the constraints of the Manufacturing Plan and available resources. Ensure progress and output at minimal cost. Solve problems, provide recovery plans, and inform relevant parties on deviations. * Output: Realize the planned output of all deliverables of Volume Production. Ensure the availability and usefulness of the means of production, in cooperation with Production Engineering. Ensure that the level of know-how and the training of the team members is sufficient to be able to realize all plans. * Transparently highlighting any product or performance issues and escalating requests for help as needed. * Facilitating identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives within your area. * Partnering with Production Engineering to systematically improve processes for increased efficiency and product quality. * Displaying structured systematic problem solving, innovative problem resolution, and encouraging new ideas and methods that are applied with rigorous experimentation and change control. * Leading by example, encourage personal motivation in an effort to achieve world class quality and performance. * Working effectively with peers across shifts to meet goals and maintain production continuity. * Communicating effectively to gain buy-in from technicians and influence department leaders. * Administrative duties including time and attendance record-keeping and performance/merit reviews. * Administering and enforcing company policies and procedures in a direct and consistent manner. * Working with Human Resources on disciplinary issues and hiring decisions. ## Related Videos - [Claude, MCP and n8n, or: How to Automate Your Day with AI-powered Workflows](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2043-claude-mcp-and-n8n-or-how-to-automate-your-day-with-ai-powered-workflows) - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [How to make a 4 day week work for everyone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/508-how-to-make-a-4-day-week-work-for-everyone) ## Related Articles - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [5 Step Guide to Managing New Job Expectations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/343-5-step-guide-to-managing-new-job-expectations) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Remote Work: Best Practices for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/315-remote-work-best-practices-for-developers) - [How to Have an Effective 1-on-1 Meeting](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/451-how-to-have-an-effective-1-on-1-meeting)