Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

The Operations Strategic Leader is responsible for driving alignment between Operations Strategic and Outsourced Manufacturing/ CM (OSOM) projects and the overall Backend Operations (BEO) strategy.  This role acts as a strategic bridge between management and the operational teams by providing structured assessment, risk evaluation, and executive-level reporting to support decision-making and operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive end-to-end integration of Operations Business Excellence initiatives into long-term sustenance and operational continuity.
• Ensure OSOM projects are aligned with BEO strategic direction and Best in Class (BIC) priorities.
• Lead end-to-end strategic evaluation including environmental scan, feasibility studies, and operational risk assessments.
• Identify business gaps, operational risks, and improvement opportunities across all manufacturing and operations business processes.
• Provide executive-level reporting, updates, and recommendations with clear business impact analysis.
• Act as the key liaison between management leadership and operational teams to ensure alignment and effective execution.
• Support cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence and sustainable improvements.
• Facilitate project governance, tracking, and strategic prioritization across initiatives.
• Apply data-driven decision-making through structured analysis and strategic insights.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in Contract Manufacturing (CM), Manufacturing, or Operations environments.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to engage executive leadership.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously.

Skills:

• Experience in strategic operations planning and risk management.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across different organizational levels.
• AI comprehension and understanding of AI-driven operational improvement opportunities.
• Familiarity with operational transformation and business process optimization.
• Certification in Project Management and green/black belt is an added advantage.
• Others:
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical capability

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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