As a production manager, you'll oversee the production process, coordinating all production activities and operations. You'll need to:

• plan and draw up a production schedule


• decide on and order the resources that are required and ensure stock levels remain adequate


• select equipment and take responsibility for its maintenance


• set the quality standards


• ensure that the production will be cost effective by estimating costs and negotiating and agreeing budgets with both clients and managers


• monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed


• monitor productivity rates and product standards and implement quality control programmes


• organise the repair of any damaged equipment


• liaise with different departments, teams and companies, e.g. suppliers, managers, clients


• ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed at all times


• ensure customer orders are completed on time and to budget and that quality standards and targets are met


• work with managers to implement the company's policies and goals


• collate and analyse data, putting together production reports for both factory managers and customers


• supervise and motivate a team of workers


• review worker performance and identify training needs.