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Lean Manufacturing Coordinator
full-timeGeorge Town

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George Town

Type

full-time

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Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WDBLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

  • To manage and coordinate lean manufacturing in Western Digital.
  • Develop and train lean manufacturing leads in various department
  • Plan and implement lean manufacturing in organization.
  • Create lean activities timeline, execution and effectiveness of lean manufacturing
  • Resposible to meet all required KPI based on lean implementation.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Industrial, Production Engineering or any related fields.
  • Minimum 5- 10 years’ experience in EMS or electronics and related field.
  • Ability to work cross functionally to accomplish objectives
  • Possess strong communication skills & project management acumen.
  • Basic lean manufacturing knowledge from any manufacturing/semicon industries.

PREFERRED:

  • Experienced on Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 6 Sigma (green belt).
  • Good analytical skills, positive personality and takes initiative 
  • Proactive in teamwork and independent work
  • Hands on experience in managing and implementing lean manufacturing/semicon in any organization.

Additional Information

Western Digital 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.

Western Digital 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 [email protected] 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.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email [email protected].

  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: Operations Training
  • Work Location: Bayan Lepas PN1--LOCWDT_MY0703
  • Other facts

    Tech stack
    Lean Manufacturing,Project Management,Communication Skills,Analytical Skills,Teamwork,Initiative,Kaizen,Six Sigma,Electronics,Manufacturing,Problem Solving,Training,KPI Management,Cross-Functional Collaboration,Implementation,Execution

    About Western Digital

    At Western Digital, our vision is to unleash the power and value of data. For decades, we have been at the forefront of storage innovation, which fuels our mission to be the market leader in data storage, delivering solutions for now and the future. We are committed to providing scalable, sustainable technology for the world’s hyperscalers, enterprises, and cloud providers, and delivering cutting-edge innovation that will drive the next generation of AI-driven data workloads. All that we do is powered by our people, who are united in a common purpose of creating solutions that move the world forward. Learn more at www.westerndigital.com.

    Team size: 10,001+ employees
    LinkedIn: Visit
    Industry: Computer Hardware Manufacturing
    Founding Year: 1970

    What you'll do

    • The Lean Manufacturing Coordinator will manage and coordinate lean manufacturing initiatives at Western Digital. This includes developing and training leads, planning and implementing lean activities, and ensuring KPI targets are met.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does a Lean Manufacturing Coordinator do at Western Digital?

    As a Lean Manufacturing Coordinator at Western Digital, you will: the Lean Manufacturing Coordinator will manage and coordinate lean manufacturing initiatives at Western Digital. This includes developing and training leads, planning and implementing lean activities, and ensuring KPI targets are met..

    Why join Western Digital as a Lean Manufacturing Coordinator?

    Western Digital is a leading Computer Hardware Manufacturing company.

    Is the Lean Manufacturing Coordinator position at Western Digital remote?

    The Lean Manufacturing Coordinator position at Western Digital is based in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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