Plans, schedules, and manages one or more manufacturing production processes.
Incorporates organization-wide operational safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and cost control policies and programs into manufacturing processes. Monitors production metrics, responds to and resolves problems. Assists with planning and directing an efficient layout of equipment and flow of materials. Collaborates with leaders to manage and resolve workforce or labor issues and develop solutions.
| Job Title | Job Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Single Facility/Plant Manager | The Single Facility/Plant Manager keeps production at maximum capacity while working within financial controls. Oversees all daily operations of plant production. Being a Single Facility/Plant Manager develops processes for maximizing safety, quality, productivity and stewardship. Ensures all required quality and regulatory standards are met. In addition, Single Facility/Plant Manager may provide oversight to several plant level functions such as accounting, maintenance, distribution, and administration. Typically requires a bachelor's degree of Engineering or Manufacturing or its equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Single Facility/Plant Manager manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Single Facility/Plant Manager typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. |
| 2 | Production Staffing and Operations Manager | The Production Staffing and Operations Manager plans and establishes work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity. Manages the operations of all production areas to ensure that volume, cost, and quality standards are achieved. Being a Production Staffing and Operations Manager is familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Provides production process analysis and makes recommendations on solutions to process improvements. In addition, Production Staffing and Operations Manager relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Required a certain degree of creativity and latitude. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior manager. The Production Staffing and Operations Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Working as a Production Staffing and Operations Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. |
| 3 | VP of Manufacturing Operations | The VP of Manufacturing Operations plans and oversees a manufacturing organization's production, scheduling, and supply chain operations. Oversees an organization's manufacturing strategy, planning, and operations to ensure cost-effective production, high-quality standards, and continuous process improvement. Being a VP of Manufacturing Operations integrates operational safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and cost control standards into all manufacturing processes. Plans and forecasts resource needs for equipment, materials, and workforce to ensure sufficient manufacturing capacity and adherence to budget constraints. In addition, VP of Manufacturing Operations researches and adopts process designs, technologies, and methods that improve operational efficiency or manufacturing quality and implements changes with minimal business disruptions. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The VP of Manufacturing Operations manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Working as a VP of Manufacturing Operations typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. |
| 4 | Big Data Analytics Manager | The Big Data Analytics Manager oversees the interpretation of results from multiple sources using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining. Manages the daily activities of the team responsible for identifying business trends and problems through big data analysis. Being a Big Data Analytics Manager may require extensive knowledge of big data tools like Hadoop, Hbase, Hive, Zookeeper, etc. Requires a bachelor's degree in related area. Manages the design and implementation of big data solutions for the organization. In addition, Big Data Analytics Manager typically reports to senior management. The Big Data Analytics Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Working as a Big Data Analytics Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. |
| 5 | Plant GM | The Plant GM sets policies and makes decisions guiding productivity, quality, and cost efficiency of plant operations. Directs, manages, and optimizes the overall operations of one or more plants or other production facilities. Being a Plant GM leads the development and deployment of manufacturing practices focused on quality and continuous improvement. Establish systems to collect metrics, analyze productivity and set performance targets that will meet revenue and cost goals. In addition, Plant GM ensures robust plant safety and security procedures and training are in place and that operations are in compliance with all required regulations. Leads any labor relations activities involving the plant. Directs plant level support functions including finance, engineering, materials, quality assurance, and human resources to ensure alignment with overall plant operations. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. Typically reports to top management. The Plant GM manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Working as a Plant GM typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. |
| Skills | Proficiency Level |
|---|---|
| Process Improvement | Level 3 |
| Quality Management | Level 3 |
| Planning and Organizing | Level 4 |