SSD Manufacturing Operations Lead (Night Shift)

SanDisk; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SanDisk in Malaysia is seeking a Supervisor of Manufacturing Operations to lead SSD production and test operations on-site at the Penang site. You will guide the Operators team, optimize workforce and ensure quality and safety standards across shifts.

The role requires prior supervisory experience in manufacturing, familiarity with MES/SPC/SAP, and strong data-analysis skills. Night shift flexibility and IR 4.0/5.0 awareness are preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory/management experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of SSD manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Familiarity with MES, SPC & SAP is an advantage and similar applications/systems used to monitor drives flow and equipment performance.
• Familiarity with AI concepts, e.g.: chatGPT, data analysis, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Familiarity with production reports used to assign work, prioritize WIP tracking and track output.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must be able to support night shift based on shift rotation.
• Familiar with IR 4.0/5.0 concepts and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee overall SSD production operations, with primary responsibility for SSD Test Operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent execution across the production area.
• Communicate production priorities, operational challenges, and shift status clearly and consistently to ensure production objectives, schedules, and performance goals are achieved.
• Supervise and develop the Operators Team by providing ongoing coaching, career-development guidance, performance management, employee-engagement support, and attendance monitoring.
• Manage workforce planning, labour mobility, and resource allocation across production processes while maintaining strong standards for 6S, line cleanliness, punctuality, and employee training.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and supporting teams to resolve day-to-day production excursions, implement process changes, and drive continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure production activities comply with approved visual aids, standard work instructions, and established operating procedures.
• Lead quality programs & initiative to cultivate quality culture & continue impose quality behaviour towards job scope.
• Support and contribute to IR 4.0/5.0 initiatives, leveraging digitalization and advanced manufacturing practices to enable the Factory of the Future.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

6S implementation

Night shift readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MES systems

SPC

SAP

Excel

Job description

SanDisk in Malaysia is seeking a Supervisor of Manufacturing Operations to lead SSD production and test operations on-site at the Penang site. You will guide the Operators team, optimize workforce and ensure quality and safety standards across shifts.

The role requires prior supervisory experience in manufacturing, familiarity with MES/SPC/SAP, and strong data-analysis skills. Night shift flexibility and IR 4.0/5.0 awareness are preferred.