Senior Supervisor, Wafer Manufacturing (Thurs-Sat & alternating Wed, 7am-7:30pm)

Western Digital•San Jose, CA

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About The Position

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®, and WD_BLACK™. 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The 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 Manager 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: Maintain staffing levels needed to meet production/non production schedules Plan and execute training strategies to ensure coverage of assigned operations Monitor production requirements to ensure priorities are communicated and addressed Identify and drive resolution of problems that could impact output or quality Monitor tool performance as needed and react to out-of-control situations Work with PE, Tool Owners and/or Maintenance teams to address tooling/process issues Ensure employees are hired, promoted and compensated consistent with company policies Track employee performance to ensure expectations are being met Provide timely coaching to develop and enhance the performance of your direct reports Conduct periodic performance reviews and ensure assessments are fair, consistent Address performance problems in a timely fashion and take appropriate action(s) Ensure the consistent application of appropriate disciplinary actions, when warranted Provide coaching/direction to wafer operators and leads Help promote and implement “Lean” manufacturing concepts; champion Kaizen events

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science in either Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Data Analysis or Statistics, Chemistry or Physics
Knowledge and familiarity of semiconductor wafer manufacturing processes (thin film deposition, ion mill, reactive ion etch, electroplating, photolithography, metrology, sputter etch, sputter deposition) and logistics
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control systems, applications and rules
Knowledge of MESA or similar Shop floor Control Systems
Able to extract, summarize, interpret and present process data
Able to apply process data to decision making
Knowledge and familiarity of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing Principles and DMAIC processes
Proficiency or experience with SQL or similar query languages
Proficiency or experience with VBA, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with Project Management applications
Leadership qualities and experience
History of problem solving; able to drive problems to resolution
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Responsibilities

The 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.
The Manufacturing Manager 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
Maintain staffing levels needed to meet production/non production schedules
Plan and execute training strategies to ensure coverage of assigned operations
Monitor production requirements to ensure priorities are communicated and addressed
Identify and drive resolution of problems that could impact output or quality
Monitor tool performance as needed and react to out-of-control situations
Work with PE, Tool Owners and/or Maintenance teams to address tooling/process issues
Ensure employees are hired, promoted and compensated consistent with company policies
Track employee performance to ensure expectations are being met
Provide timely coaching to develop and enhance the performance of your direct reports
Conduct periodic performance reviews and ensure assessments are fair, consistent
Address performance problems in a timely fashion and take appropriate action(s)
Ensure the consistent application of appropriate disciplinary actions, when warranted
Provide coaching/direction to wafer operators and leads
Help promote and implement “Lean” manufacturing concepts; champion Kaizen events

Benefits

paid vacation time
paid sick leave
medical/dental/vision insurance
life, accident and disability insurance
tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
employee assistance program
other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
tuition reimbursement
transit
the Applause Program
employee stock purchase plan
the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan