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At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and Lead shift worker to meet manufacturing KPIs. Assisting the Production Manager in managing and executing production operations. Lead a group of Sr Technician and operators to ensure that production lines run without any problems, with zero operation execution failure, minimize unplan downtime, products are manufactured to a required quality standard and adheres to customer/safety/industry-related regulations.

Job Summary:

Supervisor with a job function  plays a leadership role managing from Test and bagging area, ensuring efficient manpower, meeting performance, mentoring junior technicians, and working closely with Supporting team engineers to optimize production and process improvements.

Leadership & Supervision:

• Lead  a group of shift coordinators to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Lead the team in ensuring process KPIV/KPOV, Quality and Safety KPI’s are in control
• Prepare and review pass-down reports for the incoming shift.
• Act as a backup for Operation Manager when needed.
• Mentor and train all level Technicians level and new hires.
• Conduct Daily Production Meeting and report out on daily basis.
• Assist in executing Management programs/events relates to manufacturing operator/technicians.

Production & Process Optimization:

• Monitor machine utilization and performance to meet output expectations.
• Familiar and utilize the Spotfire, DDA, Factory Look, Statistical tools in the daily jobs.
• Execute On Hold if any quality issue triggered.
• Work with engineers to qualify new products and processes.
• Support product conversion activity and process evaluations.
• Able to manage to clear over-WIP inventory.
• Work together with Test Engineers if facing any issue related to test operation.
• Escalate ahead to relevant PIC and management on any issues foresee.
• Make sure all shift staffs are comply to all the rules, regulation and adhere to SOP during work hours.

Technical & Quality Assurance:

• Perform MESA transactions, including yield loss, WIP maintenance and tracking.
• Ensure full compliance with IMS/RBA standards and set an example for all employees.
• Lead line audits and 7S housekeeping enforcement.
• Identify and implement process improvements in collaboration with engineers.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in engineering improvement projects and provide technical insights.
• Participate in engineering discussions on FMEA, 8D, and SPC.
• Support cross-functional areas and take on multiple activites responsibilities.
• Assist in preparing and submitting qualification samples and data reports.

Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Industrial Engineering, Production Management, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
  (candidates with less experience may be considered based on job scope and training support).
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing or quality improvement projects is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.

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