Job description

The main responsibilities of a production manager are to:

• Plan and organise production schedules
• Determine the resources that will be required and ensure these are obtained prior to the beginning of the project
• Agree on quality control standards the process must meet
• Check that the manufacturing process continues to meet the quality standards and strict health and safety regulations
• Monitor productivity rates and make adjustments to improve where necessary
• Organise the repair or replacement of any damaged or faulty equipment
• Produce production reports through the collection of data
• Liaise with other departments and supervise staff members