Job Description

• A production manager also known as an operations manager makes sure production runs smoothly.
• The job involves planning, coordinating and controllin the manufacturing processes.
• As a production manager you need to make sure that the costs, quality and number of goods are correct.
• The job specifics depen on the nature of production this could be jobbing production, mass production, process production, or batch production.
• A large part of the job involves dealing with people and using management techniques in a team.
• Production managers are also involved with product design and purchasing.
• In a small firm you may have to make many of the decisions yourself, but in larger organisations planners, controllers, production engineers and production supervisors will assis you.

The exact nature of the work will depend on the size of the employing organization. However, tasks typically involve:

• Overseeing the production process
  Ensuring production is cost effective
  Drawing up a production schedule
• Making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality Working out the human and material resources needed
• Drafting a timescale for the job
• Estimating costs and setting the quality standards
• Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed
• Being responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment
• Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programmes Liaising among different departments, e.g. suppliers, managers
  Working with managers to implement the company’s policies and goals. Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed.
• Supervising and motivating a team of workers.
• Reviewing the performance of subordinates.
• Identifying training needs.