Wafer Manufacturing Supervisor - C Shift

Seagate Technology; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Vacation days

Sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Seagate is seeking a Wafer Manufacturing Supervisor for C Shift at our Normandale campus in Bloomington, MN. You will directly supervise 25–40 operators, oversee production quality and costs, and drive safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires coordinating with engineers and technicians, applying business excellence projects to improve cycle times and yields, and aligning staffing with company policies.

Qualifications

• Direct supervision of operators.
• Strong planning and coordination across a large team.
• Ability to implement improvement initiatives and manage safety.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of 25–40 operators.
• Participate in evaluation and discipline of operators; assist in hiring decisions.
• Supervise a major factory unit with focus on quality, cost, and regulations.
• Lead business excellence projects to improve efficiency, safety, scrap reduction, and cycle time.

Skills

People supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Secondary education (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Wafer Manufacturing Supervisor - C Shift Job Description Job Title: Wafer Manufacturing Supervisor - C Shift Posting Start Date: 9/22/26 Job Description:

About our group:

The Recording Head Operations team is looking for Supervisor. In this position, you will be responsible for direct supervision of the operators. Oversee activities in a production area to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. This is C shift, Friday-Sunday, and every other Thurs from 6:30am to 6:30pm. Eventual shift rotation for business needs when openings occur is possible.

About the role - you will:

• Responsible for direct supervision of approximately 25-40 operators.
• Participates in the evaluation and discipline of operators and may have input on recommendation for selection and hire of new non-exempt operators.
• Provides general supervision of a major factory unit with responsibility for quantity and quality of work, costs, methods, and the interpretation and enforcement of company regulations.
• Completes business excellence projects focused on operational efficiency, safety, scrap reduction, cleanliness, cycle time and yield improvements. Requires occasional supervision while working toward a definite objective using a range of procedures.
• Plans own work conferring on unusual matters with upper management or HR Business Partner.
• Incumbents receive an outline of work to be performed and are generally free to develop their own work sequence using established procedures.
• Errors, while usually not subject to direct verification may be serious, causing losses such as improper utilization of labor, material and equipment, confined within the company.
• Has moderate monetary responsibility.
• Ability to work C shift, Fri-Sun, and every other Thurs from 6:30am to 6:30pm

About you:

• You have tact and discretion which allows you to obtain cooperation and to ensure all confidentiality is maintained.
• You’re able to manage multiple tasks.
• You’re able to plan, develop, coordinate and direct a large group of people.
• Teamwork is a core competency at Seagate, so individual must be able to work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of operators, engineers and technicians.
• You have good communication skills which will allow you to maintain regular contact with employees of other departments, supplying, or seeking information.
• You have problem solving and gap analysis skills.

Your experience includes:

• Wafer manufacturing experience / combination of training and experiences
• Demonstrated innovation and self-motivated worker.
• Advance working knowledge of MS Office programs.
• Completed or in the process of completion of secondary education is preferred.

Location:

Our Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.

The estimated base wage range for this position is $68,473.60 - $89,003.20. The individual base wage is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, flexible and dependent care spending accounts, and health care spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays,120 hoursof vacation, a minimum of48 hoursof paid sick leave, and16 weeksof paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location and tenure with the Company.

Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: None

Information at a Glance

About Us

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape.

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented and passionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!

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