Production managers and directors in manufacturing plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources necessary for production in manufacturing industries including the maintenance of engineering items, equipment and machinery.
Common tasks in this job:
- liaises with other managers to plan overall production activity and daily manufacturing activity, sets quality standards and estimates timescales and costs manages production to ensure that orders are completed to an agreed date and conform to customer and other requirements monitors production and production costs and undertakes or arranges for the preparation of reports and records oversees supervision of the production line and its staff, ensures targets are met
What qualifications do I need?
There are no pre-set entry standards. Entry is possible with either a degree or equivalent qualification, and/or relevant experience. On-the-job training is provided, and professional qualifications are available, as are S/NVQs in Management at levels 3 to 5.
Production Management Courses
- Construction BTEC Level 3 National Foundation/National Extended Diploma
- Construction and the Built Environment Level 5 HND
- Manufacturing Engineer Level 6 Bachelors Degree
