Supervisor Manufacturing Operations

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

General Information

Job Name

Supervisor Manufacturing Operations

Country/Region

Malaysia

State

Pulau Pinang (Penang)

City

Batu Kawan

Work Location

Penang SDSM Office

Work Mode

Employees work on-site

Exemption Status

Exempt

Business Function

Manufacturing Operations

Employment Type

Full-time

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 .

REQUIRED:

• Prior supervisory/management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of SSD manufacturing processes and associated equipment and testers

• Familiarity with MES system, SPC & SAP is an advantage and similar applications/systems used to monitor drives flow and equipment performance

• Familiarity with AI related e.g. : chat GPT & etc, Good in excel & data analysis, 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 base on shift rotation.

• Familiar with IR 4.0/5.0 concepts and implementation

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s degree Engineering, Management + Computer Science or in relevant field/ Diploma with experience.

• At least 2 to 3 years’ experience in supervising in manufacturing environment

Notice to Candidates

Sandisk 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.

Sandisk 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.

Additional Information

Sandisk 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.

Sandisk 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.