Lean Manufacturing Coordinator

Western Digital; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Penang seeks an experienced candidate to manage and coordinate lean manufacturing. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5-10 years' experience in EMS or electronics. Key responsibilities include developing training for lean leads and implementing lean manufacturing processes across the organization. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, as well as a basic knowledge of lean practices. The company values diversity and offers an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in EMS or electronics.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 6 Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate lean manufacturing processes.
• Develop and train lean manufacturing leads.
• Plan and implement lean manufacturing organization-wide.
• Create timelines for lean activities and ensure effectiveness.
• Meet KPIs based on lean implementation.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Proactive teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Industrial, Production Engineering or related fields

Job description

Overview

At Western Digital, 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, Western Digital 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®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

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, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

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

Responsibilities

• To manage and coordinate lean manufacturing in Western Digital.
• Develop and train lean manufacturing leads in various department
• Plan and implement lean manufacturing in organization.
• Create lean activities timeline, execution and effectiveness of lean manufacturing
• Resposible to meet all required KPI based on lean implementation.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Industrial, Production Engineering or any related fields.
• Minimum 5- 10 years’ experience in EMS or electronics and related field.
• Ability to work cross functionally to accomplish objectives
• Possess strong communication skills & project management acumen.
• Basic lean manufacturing knowledge from any manufacturing/semicon industries.

PREFERRED:

• Experienced on Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 6 Sigma (green belt).
• Good analytical skills, positive personality and takes initiative
• Proactive in teamwork and independent work
• Hands on experience in managing and implementing lean manufacturing/semicon in any organization.

Additional Information

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.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that Western Digital 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 Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email [e-mail].