Production Managers
Production Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the production activities of forestry, manufacturing and mining organisations including physical and human resources.
Fun facts
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2332 Weekly Pay Before Tax
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94% full-time Full-Time Share
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16% female Gender Share
Tasks
There are many tasks done by production managers. A few are listed below:
- determining, implementing and monitoring production strategies, policies and plans
- planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements
- controlling the operation of production plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of parts and tools
- monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimise costs
- informing other Managers about production matters
- overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment
- directing research into production methods, and recommending and implementing initiatives
- controlling the preparation of production records and reports
- coordinating the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements
- directing staff activities and monitoring their performance
Specific occupations
- Production Manager (Forestry)
- Production Manager (Manufacturing)
- Production Manager (Mining)
- Mine Manager
- Mine Superintendent
- Forest Manager
- Harvest Manager (Forestry)
- Operations Manager (Forestry)
- Operations Manager (Production)
- Plant Manager (Manufacturing)
- Works Manager (Manufacturing)
- Quarry Manager