At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

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.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Lead shift coordinators across Cleaning, Sputter, and Lube to ensure smooth operations.
Review and prepare pass-down reports for incoming shifts.
Act as backup to the Operations Manager when required.
Conduct daily production meetings and deliver shift updates.
Ensure strict compliance with rules, regulations, and SOPs.
Plan and deploy manpower effectively to meet production needs, manage attendance and discipline, schedule overtime when required.
Assist the Production Manager in executing daily operations and achieving production targets.
Monitor machine utilization and line performance to meet output requirements.
Escalate issues proactively to relevant PICs and management.
Manage and clear over-WIP inventory, coordinate with Manufacturing Engineers on disposal of problematic lots.
Perform MESA transactions, WIP tracking, and meet PI Count audit with zero discrepancy.
Ensure compliance with IMS/RBA standards and maintain exemplary conduct.
Lead line audits and enforce 7S housekeeping practices.
Ensure products meet required quality, safety, and customer standards.
Participate in FMEA, 8D, and SPC activities.
Support cross-functional teams and take on additional operational responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Required :

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).

Preferred :

Experience in Lean Manufacturing or quality improvement projects is an advantage.

Skills :

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.

Additional Information

WD 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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