Production Manager
Oversee operations and projects in a production setting such as a plant.
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- What's it like to be a Production Manager?
- How to become a Production Manager
- Latest Production Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for Production Managers
What's it like to be a Production Manager?
Production Managers ensure smooth production workflow by liaising with the departments and individuals involved in a project. They are in charge of the production schedule, budget, task delegation and supervision. Production Managers typically work in manufacturing and industrial settings.
Tasks and duties
- Drafting timetables for the production process.
- Corresponding with the heads of departments to monitor progress.
- Managing budget allocation.
- Supervising deliverables and deadlines.
- Conducting quality checks of deliverables and providing feedback.
- Reporting production progress to senior management.
- Supervising the curation and purchase of materials.
How to become a Production Manager
Production Managers usually have a combination of extensive industry experience and a relevant university qualification.
- Graduate with a bachelor degree in business management, supply chain management, industrial engineering or a related field.
- Complete an internship in the industrial sector for on-the-job experience.
- Gain extensive work experience in the manufacturing sector, building a track record of successful projects.
- After many years of experience as a Production Manager, you could get promoted to a higher position such as Plant Manager or Manufacturing Director.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Production Manager employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Production Management
Production Process
Quality Control
Leadership
Lean Manufacturing
Production Operation
Production Planning
Workplace Health and Safety
Food Manufacturing
Manufacturing Industry
Food Technology
HACCP
Industrial Engineering
Production Line
Process Improvement
Manufacturing Processes
Team Leadership
Safety Standards
Operations Management
Environmental Regulation Services
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