Supervisor, Manufacturing

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

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

In charge Operation for new lines start up activities.

Lead 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 strict compliance with rules, regulations, and SOPs.

Plan and deploy manpower effectively to meet production needs, manage attendance and discipline, schedule overtime when required.

Assist the Production Manager in executing daily operations and achieving production targets.

Monitor machine utilization and line performance to meet output requirements.

Escalate issues proactively to relevant PICs and management.

Manage and clear over-WIP inventory, coordinate with Manufacturing Engineers on disposal of problematic lots.

Perform MESA transactions, WIP tracking, and meet PI Count audit with zero discrepancy.

Ensure compliance with IMS/RBA standards and maintain exemplary conduct.

Lead line audits and enforce 7S housekeeping practices.

Ensure products meet required quality, safety, and customer standards.

Participate in FMEA, 8D, and SPC activities.

Support cross-functional teams and take on additional operational responsibilities as needed.

Required

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

(candidates with less experience may be considered based on job scope and training support).

Preferred

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing or quality improvement projects is an advantage.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.

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