Senior Manager; Production

About our group

The Production Operations organization at Seagate Singapore (W1) is responsible for delivering safe, high‑quality, and cost‑efficient backend HDD manufacturing output. The team oversees 24/7 factory operations, workforce planning, operational excellence, production control, cross‑functional coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives to support Seagate’s global supply chain and customer commitments.

• 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.
• Support NPI builds, customer audits, and volume‑ramp readiness.
• Champion safety culture—drive adherence to EHS standards, incident prevention, and safe work practices.
• Develop frontline leaders (shift supervisors, line leads) through coaching, performance feedback, and career development.
• Manage operational budgets, manpower forecasts, and cost‑reduction programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Strong leader with proven ability to manage large operational teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communicator who can influence across levels and functions.
• Data‑driven mindset with strong analytical and decision‑making capabilities.
• Highly disciplined, organized, and focused on execution excellence.
• Passionate about people development, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Open to travel to Thailand for 1 month for on‑job training.

• 10+ years of experience in high‑volume manufacturing, with at least 5 years in operations leadership.
• Demonstrated success in driving productivity, quality improvement, and cost‑efficiency.
• Experience managing large teams (50–300+ staff) in shift or 24/7 operations.
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing, SPC, 6S, and operational excellence frameworks.
• Experience in HDD, semiconductor, electronics, or precision‑manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to automation, MES systems, digital operations, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Background in ramp management, NPI builds, or customer‑facing operations.

Woodlands, Singapore, W1

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