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 continuousimprovement initiatives to support Seagate’s global supply chain and customer commitments.

About the role - you will:

• 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 issueresolution.


• Partner closely with Engineering, IE, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to improve equipmentuptime, reduce defects, and optimize workflow.


• Lead workforce strategy: staffing plans, operator competency development, training matrices, andcertification 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 careerdevelopment.


• Manage operational budgets, manpower forecasts, and cost‑reduction programs.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or relatedfield.


• 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.

Your experience includes:

• 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.

Location:

Location: Woodlands, Singapore, W1

Travel: None