Total 3 Manager job vacancies in Bayan Lepas

Position Overview

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for critical capital equipment across Western Digital's global manufacturing operations, driving cost optimization, supply continuity, and technology innovation in alignment with WD's operational excellence and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing Leadership

• Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for capital equipment portfolios (wafer fabrication, HDD/SSD manufacturing, test equipment) supporting $XXM+ annual spend • Lead cross-functional teams in supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution for high-value capital investments • Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization through strategic supplier partnerships and innovative commercial models • Establish multi-year sourcing roadmaps aligned with WD's technology roadmap and capacity expansion plans

Supplier Relationship & Risk Management

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with Tier-1 OEMs and equipment suppliers in semiconductor and storage industries • Implement robust supplier performance management systems tracking quality, delivery, technical support, and innovation • Develop supply continuity strategies and risk mitigation plans for critical single-source equipment • Lead supplier business reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Commercial Excellence & Value Creation

• Negotiate complex multi-million-dollar capital equipment agreements, including pricing, payment terms, warranty, service, and IP considerations • Structure creative commercial arrangements (consignment, lease-to-own, performance-based contracts) to optimize cash flow • Drive standardization and commonality initiatives to leverage scale and reduce total cost • Identify and capture cost savings opportunities through value engineering, should-cost analysis, and competitive benchmarking

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams on capital planning, equipment specifications, and investment justifications • Support new product introduction (NPI) and technology transitions with timely equipment procurement • Collaborate with Global Operations on supplier qualification, installation, and ramp activities • Interface with Export Control and Trade Compliance on regulated equipment sourcing

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor sourcing team members, fostering professional development and category expertise • Establish sourcing best practices, processes, and tools to drive efficiency and compliance • Champion digital procurement transformation and adoption of advanced analytics

The Program Manager will lead the technical and operational readiness for a new manufacturing facility, driving equipment installation, process setup, qualification, and production ramp. This role ensures the factory achieves safe, efficient, and high-quality output through strong cross-functional coordination and engineering leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Factory Start-Up & Ramp Execution
• Lead end-to-end engineering activities for new factory setup (facility readiness, equipment installation, and commissioning)
• Drive qualification processes  to ensure production readiness
• Establish and execute ramp plan to meet output, yield, and quality targets
• Identify and mitigate technical risks during start-up phase

2. Process & Equipment Engineering
• Define, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes
• Oversee equipment selection, installation, calibration, and validation
• Ensure process capability (CPK), cycle time, and efficiency targets are achieved
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and yield

3. Cross-Functional Coordination
• Act as primary engineering interface with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and EHS
• Align timelines and deliverables across teams to meet ramp milestones
• Support supplier engagement and technical issue resolution

4. Team Leadership & Capability Building
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering team
• Define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
• Coach engineers on problem-solving, root cause analysis, and technical skills
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and collaboration

5. Quality & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Support audits and ensure documentation readiness

6. Safety & Risk Management
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to EHS requirements
• Conduct risk assessments for new processes and equipment
• Ensure safe startup and operation of all systems

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Key Deliverables / KPIs
• On-time factory readiness and successful production ramp
• Yield, throughput, and cycle time targets achieved
• Equipment uptime and process capability metrics
• Zero major safety incidents
• Team capability development and retention

The Manager of People Manager Upskilling Programs will lead the learning experience design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manager development programs globally that build critical manager capabilities across WD (Western Digital.) This person will drive upskilling initiatives that enable first-line and mid-level managers to effectively lead self, lead teams, and execute business strategy while fostering a high-performance culture.  

In this role, you’ll collaborate with Human Resources and all of WD’s key business functional leaders, to ensure the People Manager Learning programs are engaging, inclusive, and aligned with organizational goals. 

Success in this role requires a balance of designing and executing impactful learning experiences that drive behavior change, operational excellence to scale programs, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement. 

Key Responsibilities 

Learning Program Strategy & Design 

• Design “in the flow of work life” learning experiences that fit with WD’s diverse audience needs and include Change Management and Resiliency thinking into all management programs 
• Develop comprehensive people manager training curriculum covering core competencies in alignment to WD’s desired business outcomes. Fundamental needs may be but aren’t limited to: shifting from doing the work to enabling and coaching others, delegation, prioritization and goal setting, giving and receiving feedback, recognizing quality performance, having difficult conversations that drive performance improvement and increase motivation, and managing a multi-generational workforce.  
• Create blended and scalable learning pathways and programs for new managers, experienced managers, and high-potential leaders that meet the needs and demands of our vast managerial audiences. 
• Align programs with WD's strategic priorities, overall leadership skills framework, cultural values, and business objectives. 
• Gather audience needs and feedback on current state and align to business outcomes and data insights to refine content and continuously evolve. 
• Pilot innovative learning technologies and development tools to create programs that have a measurable impact on changing behavior yet can quickly be created and delivered. 
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as needed 

Program Execution & Operations 

• Manage end-to-end program execution including scheduling, facilitator coordination, participant communications, and logistics – both virtual and in-person programs. 
• Deliver select training sessions; certify and manage internal/external facilitators and content developers. 
• Implement blended learning and change management approaches (virtual, in-person, self-paced, cohort-based community learning, spatial reinforcement techniques, and so on.) 
• Track program metrics: completion rates, satisfaction scores, behavior change, business impact 
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Development and Inclusion, other HR teams, and functional business leaders across all WDC sites, to identify skill gaps, behavioral change needs, and involve them in designing solutions. 
• Collaborate with Diversity & Inclusion teams to embed inclusive leadership practices. 
• Align with Performance Management and Succession Planning processes. 

Stakeholder Partnership 

• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Development and Inclusion, other HR teams, and functional business leaders across all WDC sites, to identify skill gaps, behavioral change needs, and involve them in designing solutions. 
• Collaborate with Diversity & Inclusion teams to embed inclusive leadership practices. 
• Align with Performance Management and Succession Planning processes.