Senior Manufacturing Supervisor: Lead High-Volume Line Ops

Westerndigital; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerndigital in Malaysia seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to lead operations for new line startups and oversee shift teams across multiple process areas. You will review pass-downs, run daily production meetings, and ensure strict adherence to SOPs and safety standards.

You will plan manpower, monitor line performance, escalate issues, and support the Production Manager in achieving daily targets while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in Engineering, Science, Industrial Engineering, Production Management, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years in a high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Lean Manufacturing or quality improvement experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation for new lines start-up activities.
• Guide shift coordinators across Cleaning, Sputter, Lube and Test 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 compliance with rules, regulations, and SOPs.
• Plan and deploy manpower to meet production needs; manage attendance and discipline; schedule overtime.
• Assist the Production Manager in daily operations and achieving targets.
• Monitor machine utilization and line performance to meet output requirements.
• Escalate issues to PICs and management.
• Manage WIP inventory and coordinate disposal with Manufacturing Engineers.
• Perform MESA transactions, WIP tracking, and PI Count audits with zero discrepancy.
• Ensure IMS/RBA compliance and maintain exemplary conduct.
• Lead line audits and enforce 7S housekeeping.
• Ensure product quality, safety, and customer standards.
• Participate in FMEA, 8D, and SPC activities.
• Support cross-functional teams and take on extra operational duties as needed.

Skills

Excel

General computer apps

Education

Engineering degree

Science degree

Industrial Engineering

Production Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Westerndigital in Malaysia seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to lead operations for new line startups and oversee shift teams across multiple process areas. You will review pass-downs, run daily production meetings, and ensure strict adherence to SOPs and safety standards.

You will plan manpower, monitor line performance, escalate issues, and support the Production Manager in achieving daily targets while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance.