Manufacturing Manager
Also known as: Production Manager, Process Manager
Process manufacturing workers provide support, organisational and operational services to plastics, rubber and cablemaking manufacturing processes. Their roles may, or may not, require the operation of plant or equipment, but will generally be involved in the preparation of materials, logistics, organisation of processes or people or generally supporting the process.
Duties
- plan production policy in consultation with other managers
- plan details of production activity in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available, and labour requirements
- prepare work programs to achieve planned production and direct production control activities
- control use of production plant facilities through planning of maintenance, the setting of operating hours and supply of parts and tools
- coordinate and direct quality control procedures, and the implementation of safety requirements, and make sure that statutory requirements are met
- direct research into new and improved production methods and products
- control the preparation of production records and reports
- give advice and information on production to other managers and clients
- recommend and implement initiatives such as new techniques and products, purchases of new machinery and changes in staff levels
- control, direct and monitor production staff, organise staff selection, training, development and utilisation.
Skills Required
- be interested in practical and manual work
- enjoy a support role
- be willing to occasionally perform repetitive tasks
- possess basic mechanical aptitude
- be able to work as part of a team
- have leadership skills
- be safety conscious
Salary
$50 000 - $70 000
