The Programme

Johor Bahru Substrate (JBS) Plate Operation is a high technology, chemical-mechanical process responsible for the deposition of Nickel Phosphorus on the Aluminum substrate memory disk in Seagate’s hard drives.

We have a 120-odd team of operators, technician and engineers running this operation that generates around 100Kpcs of high-quality disk daily.

Our team is focused on producing a best-in-class quality disk, at the lowest cost, in the safest manner while maintaining the highest level of motivation and integrity.

We believe that continuous learning, focus and hard work will lead to the overall success of the organization and the growth of the team.

The team incorporates Seagate’s core values of innovation, integrity and inclusion, paving a path for a positive working culture.

What You Will Do

Handle the essential functions which include, but are not limited to the following:
Ability to plan and understand the production schedule and ensure that the schedule is followed.
Responsible for ensuring the inventory management system and tools are being utilized correctly, optimally and accurately.

Manage a team of 20-odd operators that covers the following: 

Ensuring effective employee relations; providing employee coaching and development; resolving employee issues through problem resolution.
Managing their attendance, tardiness, scheduling, task,over time etc.
Ensuring they are adequately and timely trained for the job/task.
Discipline and coach according to company policies and documents.
Balancing quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas Managing departmental performance measures and providing regular progress reports.
Monitor systematic key performance indicators (KPI s) and help with continuous improvement on said findings.
Record output and other production metrics and send updated reports throughout the day and end of shift.
Maintain product floor and employees to always be audit ready.
Performing all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

About you:

Demonstrated ability to lead people and obtain results through others
Effective interpersonal and communication skills with good team-building skills
Familiar with the usage of computer applications for data collection and recording (Microsoft Office, SAP Emails, etc.)
Ability to think ahead, analyze production data and prepare action plans to achieve results
Quality orientation and attention to detail
Able to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
Willing and able to work in 12-hourly day and night shift pattern
A Diploma holder with at least 1 to 3 years of supervisory working experience in a Manufacturing environment.
Suitable applicants with less than 3 years supervisory working experience may be considered for a junior supervisory level role.
Fresh graduates with Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or any other engineering/technical/scientific fields are welcome to apply.

Your experience includes:

Planning and understanding the production schedule and ensuring that the schedule is complied
People management and leadership of a production/operations team.

Supervisory hands-on background in the following industries will be of added benefit:

Memory Disk.
Semiconductor.
Chemical blending or production facility.
Automation.

About Us:

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape. 

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented, passionate, and diverse workforce of 40,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion.

Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

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