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Supervisor, Manufacturing

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Westerndigital logoWesterndigital · George Town, Malaysia
Full-timeOn-site2mo ago
ComplianceExcelLeadershipLeanLessMentoring
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Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com .

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