Operator (Drive Operations)

Seagate International Headquarters Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagate Manufacturing SG Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a hands-on production coordinator to translate plans into actionable work assignments and manage daily line activities.

The role requires coordinating staffing, training, and task prioritization while maintaining safety, quality, and equipment readiness. You will monitor key metrics, participate in investigations, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the shift.

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading and following work instructions and production docs.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and safety accountability.
• Able to coordinate people, workflow and priorities within the plan without formal authority.
• Balances production needs with equipment, material, quality and staffing requirements.
• Collaborates with production support functions and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Translate approved production plans into work assignments and priorities.
• Coordinate manpower deployment, shift-start communication and handovers.
• Ensure trainees are trained and authorized before tasks.
• Monitor safety, quality and operational metrics; assist in reporting and escalation.
• Act as first point of contact for routine production, material, equipment, inventory, and quality issues.
• Review shift records and training documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate area-level training and cross-training per the approved process.
• Coach team members on standard work and safety practices; address readiness gaps.
• Lead or coordinate local continuous improvement actions; verify sustainment.
• Perform trained production support tasks such as equipment setup, operation, labeling, packing and material handling.
• Support related manufacturing activities within the lead scope.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Job Description

• Coordinate daily production activities across an assigned line, cell, or area with increasing independence by translating approved production plans into work assignments and operating priorities based on staffing, training status, material availability, process requirements, and escalation procedures.
• Coordinate manpower deployment, shift-start communication, handovers, follow-up actions, and task assignments within approved production plans, training authorizations, and staffing parameters.
• Verify team members are trained and authorized before assigning equipment, process, or material-handling tasks, and coordinate equipment, material, documentation, and workstation readiness throughout the shift.
• Monitor safety, quality, output, workflow, material availability, and assigned operational indicators; support reporting, tracking, and escalation of key operational metrics and risks.
• Act as the first point of coordination for routine production, material, equipment, inventory, and quality issues by initiating approved containment actions, communicating risks, engaging Engineering, Quality, Planning, or other support functions, and supporting investigations or structured problem-solving for recurring operating issues.
• Review production records, quality checks, and shift documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate area-level training and cross-training needs for new and existing team members through the approved training process.
• Coach MS I and MS II team members on standard work, safe practices, quality requirements, escalation expectations, and Work Instruction adherence, and follow up on identified readiness gaps through the approved training process.
• Lead or coordinate approved local continuous improvement actions and verify sustainment without formal managerial authority.
• Perform trained production support tasks when required, including equipment set-up, machine operation, labelling, packing, palletizing, and material handling.
• Support other related manufacturing activities within the assigned functional-lead scope.

Job Requirements

• Good English understanding, including the ability to read, understand, and follow Work Instructions, production documentation, operating information, and related workplace communication.
• Demonstrates sound judgement, accountability, and consistent adherence to safety, quality, standard work, and escalation expectations.
• Able to coordinate people, workflow, priorities, shift communication, and operating information clearly within approved plans and without formal managerial authority.
• Able to balance production, equipment, material, quality, staffing, and workflow needs while identifying gaps, coordinating follow-up, and supporting objective, task-related feedback or coaching.
• Able to collaborate effectively with production support functions and coordinate with cross-functional partners when required.
• Adaptable, willing to take on other ad-hoc duties as assigned, and able to meet validated physical requirements, including carrying work items up to 15 kg and standing or walking for extended hours.

Work arrangement: 3-2-2-3 rotating shift pattern, with day shift from 7:30 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. and night shift from 7:30 p.m. to 7:45 a.m.

Additional Notes

Seagate Manufacturing SG Pte. Ltd.is a manufacturing entity within the Seagate group, established in Singapore to support backend assembly and manufacturing operations for hard disk drive products. The Singapore site is located atWoodlands, and plays a key role in Seagate’s regional and global manufacturing network.Our operations encompass high‑volume manufacturing, engineering, and production support activities, including test, assembly, equipment and maintenance, process engineering, quality, and site operations. The site operates in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with a strong focus on safety, quality, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. At Seagate Manufacturing Singapore, employees work closely with cross‑functional teams locally and globally, contributing to manufacturing excellence, process optimization, and operational scale‑up. We are committed to developing our people, building strong technical and operational capabilities, and fostering a collaborative and performance‑driven workplace.