Senior Manager, Production

Western Digital; Kuching; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Kuching is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Production to oversee manufacturing operations. This role involves driving efficiency, quality, and innovation in production processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering fields and a minimum of 4 years of production management experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to influence critical production metrics and lead a diverse team in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in production management.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of production operations.
• Drive operational excellence through effective management.
• Implement strategic production plans aligned with business goals.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Job Summary

We areseekinga dynamic and experienced Senior Manager, Production,to join our team in Kuching, Malaysia. In this pivotal role, you will lead and oversee all aspects of our production operations, driving efficiency, quality, and innovation across our manufacturing processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement strategic production plans aligned with organizational goals and business objectives
• Lead Shift Leaders, Manufacturing Engineers, production supervisors, and staff to achieve operational excellence
• Drive company values, culture, and operating principles across the team
• Develop talent, succession planning, and foster a high-performance culture of continuous improvement
• Deliver production KPIs: Build targets, OEE, Labor Productivity, Yield, and Cost; Analyze production metrics and KPIs toidentifyareas for improvement and implement corrective actions
• Execute build schedules with effective resource planning, capacity planning, BCP, and risk mitigation
• Manage production WIP control, PI Count, Cycle Time, and inventory levels; Collaborate with supply chain partners tooptimizeinventory and production schedules
• Champion Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and lean manufacturing principles

REQUIRED

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical,Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.

PREFERRED

• Minimum 4 years of experience in production management, with a proventrack recordof improving efficiency and quality
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and quality control systems
• Expertisein production planning, supply chain management, and cost control
• Proficiencyin analyzing performance metrics and implementing data-driven improvements
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing industry trends, regulations, and best practices
• Experience in 4IR and digitalization

SKILLS

• Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience in team development and mentoring
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the 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].