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manufacturing manager

Manufacturing managers plan, oversee and direct the manufacturing process in an organisation.

Description

Manufacturing managers plan, oversee and direct the manufacturing process in an organisation. They ensure products and services are efficiently produced within the timeframe and budget given.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

manufacturing processes production processes sustainable manufacturing lean manufacturing

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

quality standards environmental management standards supply chain management industrial research and development engineering principles business management principles innovation processes leadership principles production engineering good manufacturing practices investment analysis risk management

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

plan manufacturing processes follow company standards manage supplies coordinate manufacturing production activities optimise production schedule production manage staff define manufacturing quality criteria strive for company growth manage production systems meet deadlines analyse production processes for improvement manage production enterprise develop manufacturing policies create manufacturing guidelines adhere to organisational guidelines manage budgets

OPTIONALOptional competences

disaggregate the production plan manage manufacturing documentation oversee quality control oversee logistics of finished products identify process improvements keep up with digital transformation of industrial processes ensure finished product meet requirements cope with manufacturing deadlines pressure improve business processes advise on sustainable management policies use IT tools analyse business plans recruit personnel adjust production schedule plan shifts of employees implement strategic planning liaise with quality assurance control production inspect quality of products manage factory operations manage stocked company material optimise production processes parameters analyse supply chain strategies ensure equipment availability ensure equipment maintenance communicate with customers train employees monitor plant production report on production results evaluate employees work maintain relationship with customers ensure compliance with safety legislation recruit employees monitor manufacturing quality standards negotiate terms with suppliers communicate production plan manage workflow processes negotiate with stakeholders adapt production levels oversee production requirements perform project management ensure compliance with environmental legislation perform data analysis liaise with managers schedule regular machine maintenance develop staff check material resources perform product planning align efforts towards business development

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)