Supervisor, Manufacturing at Western Digital

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Data Storage, Technology HardwareIndustries

Requirements

Strong leadership and supervisory skills to lead production teams
Ability to monitor, analyze, and report on production performance and KPIs (e.g., UPH, LAR, DPPM, absenteeism, cost, cycle time)
Knowledge of production planning, including daily build plans considering output rate, materials, and manpower
Skills in people management, including team development, motivation, performance management, and reducing absenteeism
Understanding of quality control, continuous improvement, WIP management, manpower optimization, and material usage to minimize waste
Familiarity with safety, compliance, EHS standards, QMS, ESD, HR procedures, IMS policy, risk assessments (JSA/HIRAC), and PPE enforcement
Cross-functional collaboration skills with Engineering, Quality, IE, and Maintenance teams
Ability to communicate company policies, goals, and updates effectively

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise production teams to achieve goals in UPH, LAR, DPPM, absenteeism, cost, and cycle time, ensuring continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
Allocate work priorities and resources to meet production targets
Develop team skills, foster accountability, and align with company culture and values
Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve production issues and drive process improvements
Monitor, analyze, and report production performance and departmental KPIs; control WIP and output to meet schedules and quality standards
Optimize manpower utilization and manage material usage to maximize productivity and minimize waste/cost
Identify/escalate yield and quality issues; drive improvements in LAR and DPPM; lead continuous improvement initiatives
Supervise and develop team members for technical skills, discipline, and culture alignment; reduce absenteeism through engagement and performance management
Communicate company policies, production goals, and operational updates to subordinates
Maintain safe, compliant workplace; ensure adherence to EHS, QMS, ESD, HR procedures; conduct safety inspections and risk assessments
Work with Engineering, Quality, IE, and Maintenance on issue resolution and projects
Prepare production planning (daily build plans) and reports for safety/quality concerns, including anomalies in ethics/compliance

Skills

Manufacturing Supervision

Production Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Team Development

Resource Allocation

Process Improvement

UPH Optimization

LAR Management

DPPM Reduction

Cycle Time Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Western Digital

Provides data storage solutions and services

About Western Digital

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$927.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

Risks

Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.

Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.

Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.

Differentiation

Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.

The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.

Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.

Upsides

Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.

Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.

Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.

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