Senior Production Supervisor, Wafer Manufacturing (Wed-Fri & alternating Sat, 7pm-7:30am) job opportunity at Western Digital.



Date2026-04-08T17:14:41.980Z bot
Western Digital Senior Production Supervisor, Wafer Manufacturing (Wed-Fri & alternating Sat, 7pm-7:30am)
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Pattern: Full-time
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Wafer Manufacturing (Wed-Fri & alternating Sat, 7pm-7:30am)

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loacation San Jose, California, United States Of America
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Job DescriptionThe Manufacturing Supervisor functions as a leader coordinating between manufacturing, maintenance, process and equipment engineering teams in planning and improving down time, process efficiency and production of high quality wafers.In addition, the Manufacturing Supervisor will often be directly involved in the resolution of tooling or processing issues and may recommend, document and implement changes at the direction of the appropriate engineering group. The Manufacturing Supervisor will also play a vital role to improve throughput and risk mitigation for the manufacturing line.Manage a department of 30 to 45 reports engaged in the production of thin-film/ photolithography/wet etch processes.  Provide leadership and direction to shift operators and leads toward the attainment of production goals.  Maintain oversight of the production process and drive resolution of problems that arise.  Adapt to changes on the fly and pursue alternate paths, when necessary to achieve objectives.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaintain staffing levels needed to meet production/non production schedulesPlan and execute training strategies to ensure coverage of assigned operationsMonitor production requirements to ensure priorities are communicated and addressedIdentify and drive resolution of problems that could impact output or qualityMonitor tool performance as needed and react to out-of-control situationsWork with PE, Tool Owners and/or Maintenance teams to address tooling/process issuesEnsure employees are hired, promoted and compensated consistent with company policiesTrack employee performance to ensure expectations are being metProvide timely coaching to develop and enhance the performance of your direct reportsConduct periodic performance reviews and ensure assessments are fair, consistentAddress performance problems in a timely fashion and take appropriate action(s)Ensure the consistent application of appropriate disciplinary actions, when warrantedProvide coaching/direction to wafer operators and leadsHelp promote and implement “Lean” manufacturing concepts; champion Kaizen events

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