Job Description

Company Description

The future. It\'s on you. You & Western Digital.

We\'ve been storing the world\'s data for more than 50 years. Once, it was the most important thing we could do for data. Now we\'re helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.

The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and governments come to us for the technologies and solutions they need to capture, preserve, access, and transform their data.

But we can\'t do it alone. Today\'s exceptional data challenges require your exceptional skills. It\'s You & Us. Together, we\'re the next big thing in data.

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Lead the manufacturing function within budget and output targets to meet customer requirements and standards. Full accountability for ensuring safety, customer quality, cost and delivery requirements are met. Responsible for developing an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible team by building working relationships ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to. Manage the team on best practice and establish standard policies and procedures whilst also mentoring and leading teams. Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes.

Key Responsibilities: * Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required to meet the daily/weekly/monthly targets, meeting quality and delivery expectations, minimizing costs where possible and ensure the required best working practices are maintained at all times

• Manage, coach and develop a high performing manufacturing team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of workers and visitors
• Maintains a high standard of 6S environment.

Qualifications

• At least degree holder in management / engineering
• Preferable have a proven experience of at least 3 consecutive and recent years in leading the development of automation framework and automation (functional)
• Lean six sigma / Lean expert / Project management & other Engineering related certification added as advantage for the job
• Proficient in standard business application software, Tools & standard engineering method (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, MES). Other soft skills will be an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Implements cost-saving strategies and techniques
• Communicates with and assists other departments as needed
• Well good knowledge in 6S / Safety & ESD production environment
• Can give full support during off/rest day as well (if required)
• Able to work 12hours & Class 1K cleanroom

Additional Information

Because Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity. Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as the laws and regulations set forth in the "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster.

Western Digital 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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