Senior Production Manager – Drive Testing Operations
Seagate Technology
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Woodlands • Singapore
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About the role
- Lead end‑to‑end production operations across multiple manufacturing modules, ensuring stable output, quality, and on‑time delivery.
- Drive factory KPIs including throughput, cycle time, yield, labor efficiency, WIP health, and operational cost.
- Oversee shift operations, daily performance management, escalation handling, and cross‑functional issue resolution.
- Partner closely with Engineering, IE, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to improve equipment uptime, reduce defects, and optimize workflow.
- Lead workforce strategy: staffing plans, operator competency development, training matrices, and certification standards.
- Implement Lean/6S/Kaizen practices to enhance productivity, workplace organization, and safety.
- Manage operational budgets, manpower forecasts, and cost‑reduction programs.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in high‑volume manufacturing, with at least 5 years in operations leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- Experience managing large teams (50–300+ staff) in shift or 24/7 operations.
- Demonstrated success in driving productivity, quality improvement, and cost‑efficiency.
- Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing, SPC, 6S, and operational excellence frameworks.
- Experience in HDD, semiconductor, electronics, or precision‑manufacturing environments.
- Open to travel to Thailand for 1 month for on-job-training.
Benefits
- Champion safety culture—drive adherence to EHS standards, incident prevention, and safe work practices.
- Support NPI builds, customer audits, and volume‑ramp readiness.