# Operations Supervisor, Production at Western Digital

- Company: Western Digital
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.westerndigital.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Bayan Lepas, Penang
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-06
- Apply by: 2026-11-20
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000153670509?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-operations-supervisor-production/

## About the role

The FQAP Supervisor oversees the Final Quality Assurance & Pending (FQAP) operations within WD Penang's HDD media component manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading a mixed team comprising Senior Leaders, Leaders, Technicians, Coordinators, and Operators to ensure all products meet WD quality and production standards. The Supervisor drives day-to-day floor operations, enforces process discipline, and collaborates with Engineering to resolve quality issues. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field
- Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of experience in manufacturing operations, production, technical training, or learning and development within a manufacturing environment
- Supervisory: Min. 2 years leading a production or quality team (Technicians, Operators, Leaders)
- Technical Skills: Familiar with SPC, FMEA, RCA/CAPA, and production floor control systems
- Systems: Working knowledge of MES/ERP systems, proficient in MS Office


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-operations-supervisor-production/