Western Digital Process Excellence Manager 

United States, California, San Jose 

930436384

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of process excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.), program management, and have a proven track record in developing and implementing process frameworks that deliver measurable business results. You will drive a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring that key metrics and KPIs are tracked and optimized across the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

Process Framework Development:

• Design and implement a scalable and sustainable business process framework that aligns organizational goals. This framework will focus on increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving overall quality across key business functions.
• Define and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices to ensure consistency and clarity across teams.

Process Improvement & Execution:

• Lead the execution of key process improvement initiatives, ensuring that the framework is embedded across departments (e.g., operations, HR, finance, product development).
• Conduct process mapping and root cause analysis to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and lead process optimization projects using process excellence methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile.

Training & Knowledge Sharing:

• Develop and implement training programs to educate and upskill teams on process excellence principles, tools, and best practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in process excellence, providing coaching and guidance to departmental leaders and teams.
• Facilitate workshops and cross-functional meetings to foster a culture of continuous improvement and process optimization.

Metrics & Performance Management:

• Define and manage a set of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor the success and impact of process improvements.
• Use data and metrics to measure the effectiveness of implemented processes, identifying areas for further optimization or recalibration.
• Provide regular reporting to the VP and other senior leadership on progress, success, and challenges of process excellence initiatives.

Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Champion change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and practices across teams.
• Work closely with senior leadership and functional managers to gain buy-in and alignment on process improvement initiatives.
• Influence and engage key stakeholders across various functions to ensure alignment with process excellence goals.

Continuous Improvement Culture:

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization, ensuring that process excellence becomes embedded in everyday operations.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices, emerging trends, and process improvement tools to bring innovative solutions to the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, supplier management, or process excellence roles.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, risk management, and supplier engagement strategies.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of end-to-end Strategic Sourcing and Procurement processes and procurement best practices.
• Expertise in supplier segmentation, QBRs, and performance management.
• Proficiency in RASCI modeling, OKR frameworks, and program governance.
• Strong analytical, financial, and market intelligence capabilities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.