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manufacturing manager

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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.

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Theoretical Knowledge

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

Practical Skills

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