Job Description
Manufacturing managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing establishment or of a production department within a manufacturing establishment, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager. They are employed by manufacturing companies.
Sample Job Titles
- Quality Control Services
- Production Planning Manager
- Production Operations Manager
- Operations Manager
- Manufacturing Operations Manager
- Automobile Production Manager
- Enologist
- Logistics Manager
- Manufacturing Manager
- Business Manager – Manufacturing
Job Duties
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing establishment or the operations or production department of a manufacturing establishment
- Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets
- Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget
- Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products
- Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
- Direct quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedures
- Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
- Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques.
Typical Background
Education
Completion of a college or university program in engineering or business administration is usually required.
Experience
Five to ten years of supervisory experience in manufacturing are required.