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1222-11 Production Manager (Manufacturing)

Plans, administers and reviews the manufacturing activities of an organisation to optimise resource use, minimise costs and maintain quality standards.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• plans production policy in consultation with other managers
• plans details of production activity in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available, and labour requirements
• prepares work programs to achieve planned production and directs production control activities
• controls use of production plant facilities through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of parts and tools
• coordinates and directs quality control procedures, and the implementation of safety requirements, and ensures statutory requirements are met
• directs research into new and improved production methods and products
• controls the preparation of production records and reports
• gives advice and information on production to other managers and clients
• recommends and implements initiatives such as new techniques and products, purchases of new machinery and changes in staff levels
• controls, directs and monitors production staff, organises staff selection, training, development and utilisation