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Lead Specialist IV, Process Excellence & Program Management (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified)

Western Digital · Biñan City, LAGUNA · On-site

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About Western Digital

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.

About the role

As a Lead Specialist IV, Process Excellence & Program Management (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified), you will be responsible for leading the design, deployment and sustainment of continuous improvement and innovation programs across the Philippine Head Operations organization.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Organizational Development, Statistics or a related field of study
  • Academic or professional exposure to Lean Management, Six Sigma, Process Excellence, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, or Innovation Management is highly desirable
  • Atleast 7 years of professional experience in a relevant field
  • Industry exposure in the Electronics or Semiconductor Manufacturing setup is highly preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is required. Candidates with demonstrated Master Black Belt-level project experience are highly preferred
  • Ability to apply AI tools, including generative AI, machine learning, and data analytics, to solve operational and engineering challenges and deliver measurable improvements
More about this role

As a Lead Specialist IV, Process Excellence & Program Management (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified), you will be responsible for leading the design, deployment and sustainment of continuous improvement and innovation programs across the Philippine Head Operations organization. The role serves as a key enabler of operational excellence by strengthening continuous improvement capabilities at the Professional and Manager levels and driving measurable business impact through structured methodologies, AI-augmented problem-solving, coaching, and a strong culture of innovation. The potential candidate is expected to be a forward-looking continuous improvement practitioner, combining proven CI frameworks with emerging AI-enabled tools and technologies to accelerate problem-solving, unlock breakthrough opportunities, and deliver sustainable performance improvements across the organization.

I. Continuous Improvement Program Leadership

  • Architect and own the end-to-end Process Excellence roadmap aligned to Head Backend Operations strategic priorities.
  • Lead and facilitate improvement initiatives using structured methodologies like AI enabled Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and DMAIC frameworks...

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