Manufacturing - Value Stream Manager - Linkou

Posted:
1/6/2026, 7:27:23 PM

Location(s):
New Taipei City, Taiwan

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Introduction to the job

Are you challenged by cross-sector collaboration and making sure the right decisions will be taken for realizing long term ambitions in an environment that is highly demanding and changing? We are looking for you!
ASML Linkou Factory is an integral part of ASML operations contributing to ASML rapid business growth, technology roadmap, and sustainability. In OE department the Value Stream Manager position has been setup to drive Make & Install end to end process optimization within ASML globally in order to meet the business priorities and create more value for our customers.

Role and responsibilities

Key responsibility for the OE Value Stream Manager is to set up an effective Value Stream structure to drive key decision processes and breakthrough initiatives and to orchestrate change initiatives with the different sectors as well as manage the organizational changes for Linkou Factory.

The OE Value Stream Manager is positioned within the Linkou Factory Operational Excellence. Operational Excellence consist of Operational Business Improvement, Manufacturing Quality, and Value Stream Management.

The role as OE Value Stream Manager offers the opportunity of combining structural tasks with project management. The Value Stream Manager supports the Value Stream Project Lead and Business Line in achieving the business priorities and objectives by effective stakeholder management towards and achieve the Business Lines’ needs, setting up/initiating/leading end to end processes for key decision making, setting up and leading the structure for breakthrough portfolio management, and/or leading one of the projects from the portfolio. Daily tasks will consist of a combination of the following activities in close collaboration with the other Value Stream Managers:

Hoshin Kanri & Value Stream Management

  • Drive Value Stream priorities as well as Linkou Factory priorities based on what set by Business Line, Manufacturing and Operations management:
    • Yearly review (Hoshin Kanri yearly strategy review)
    • Monthly reporting on Business Priorities and Key Performance Indicator
    • Monitor progress on breakthrough initiatives
  • Support in making the next step in benefit management for Linkou Factory breakthrough portfolio
  • Setup and execute governance structure (incl. all Value Stream meetings) in order to drive product costs
  • Drive the breakthrough initiatives initiation by making sure the right structures are put in place with the right stakeholders in order to enable the project and program leads to be successful
  • Manage total outcome of value stream (through strategy and financial budget related processes like Hoshin Kanri, Decision Gate Meeting, Target Annual Plan, Long Term Financial Plan, Demand & Supply):
    • Collect all topics in scope
    • Setup structure
    • Execute structure
  • Communication/ stakeholder management within Linkou Factory and value stream:
    • Stakeholder management (sector staff, project/program leads, business line staff, etc.)
    • Communication via platforms
  • Single point of contact for all Value Stream related activities
  • Leading projects from the breakthrough portfolio, or participate in one or more breakthroughs:
    • Support the Program Manager with initiation and facilitation of workshops
    • Make the link towards the Value Stream priorities and objectives
    • Manage the non-product related project pipeline (roadmap) as input for the yearly review (Hoshin Kanri yearly review)
  • Value stream and sector best known method cross-learning from other Value Stream to implement in Linkou Factory
     

Education

Master of Science degree or business administration (MBA)

Experience

We are looking to hire a candidate that has approximately 15+ years of experience in a project management or program management role. Preferable within operations.

Personal skills

  • Ambitious, enthusiastic and with a pro-active, initiating attitude
  • Enthusiasm for organizational structures and processes
  • Experience with/affinity for financial related business processes
  • Business savvy good understanding of business fundamentals, financials, and market drivers
  • Strategic & conceptual thinker; able to design concepts, able to translate models and concepts into practical implementation (and vice versa)
  • Strong consultancy skills: able to communicate and connect with different levels within the organization, can motivate and influence people
  • Good facilitation skills
  • Project and program management experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and articulate key presentations
  • Good spoken and written English required

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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ASML

Website: https://www.asml.com/

Headquarter Location: Veldhoven, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1984

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

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