Senior Director, Global Facilities & Reliability

Western Digital; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 400,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking a Facility Director to lead the comprehensive facilities, engineering and maintenance operations at our Johor Bahru site. You will drive reliable, compliant and cost-effective infrastructure supporting manufacturing excellence and future growth.

The role requires 15+ years in large facility environments, strong leadership, and a track record of capital planning, asset management and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, or critical facility environments.
• Proven leadership of large facility/engineering teams and IFM partnerships preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, HVAC, cleanrooms, process utilities and water treatment.
• Experience managing large capital projects, operating budgets, and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead Facilities, Engineering & Maintenance to deliver safe, reliable, compliant and cost-efficient site operations.
• Oversee electrical distribution, HVAC, process utilities, water/wastewater and life-safety systems.
• Develop facility master plans, capital plans and long-term infrastructure roadmaps.
• Drive reliability, preventive maintenance, RCA and continuous improvement programs.
• Manage IFM partnerships, contracts, and outsourcing for site services.
• Ensure regulatory, EHS and sustainability targets are met and aligned with ESG goals.
• Lead business continuity and risk management for facility operations.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

EHS compliance

Capital project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Western Digital is seeking a Facility Director to lead the comprehensive facilities, engineering and maintenance operations at our Johor Bahru site. You will drive reliable, compliant and cost-effective infrastructure supporting manufacturing excellence and future growth.

The role requires 15+ years in large facility environments, strong leadership, and a track record of capital planning, asset management and sustainability initiatives.