Manages the overall strategic and tactical production control planning, scheduling, flow of materials, and monitoring to achieve goals and objectives for delivery dates, output quality, volume, cost, and optimization.
Oversees scheduling and the development of methods to allocate and control resources and materials effectively. Establishes monitoring tools and processes to identify and plan for problems with waste, inefficiencies, and inventory in production operations. Recommends improvements to production technology and processes. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop effective planning methodologies and best practices.
Job Title | Job Description | |
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1 | 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. |
2 | Loss Prevention Manager | The Loss Prevention Manager researches and reports on cost effective plans to minimize loss. Manages and develops loss control programs and administers risk management programs related to operating risk, insurance, and any class of financial risk. Being a Loss Prevention Manager ensures compliance with all regulations and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations which pertain to loss control. Contributes to business plans and objectives. In addition, Loss Prevention Manager requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Loss Prevention 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 Loss Prevention 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. |
3 | Production Machine Operator III | The Production Machine Operator III uses computer-controlled equipment to select position and secure automatic or semi-automatic machines. Sets up and operates a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Being a Production Machine Operator III may assist with training other machine operators. Controls and adjusts machine settings to complete more complex tasks. In addition, Production Machine Operator III may calculate and assist with numeric controlled programming. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. Being a Production Machine Operator III works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Working as a Production Machine Operator III typically requires 3-5 years of related experience, or may need 2 years experience with additional specialized training and/or certification. |
4 | Head of Quality Control | The Head of Quality Control ensures products meet corporate standards as well as all applicable government regulations. Oversees all aspects of an organization's quality control function. Being a Head of Quality Control requires a bachelor's degree. Develops procedures for testing of final product and makes decisions regarding the issuance of recall notices. In addition, Head of Quality Control typically reports to top management. The Head of Quality Control manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. |
5 | Production Foreman II | The Production Foreman II coordinates work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity. Supervises daily activities of production area to ensure that volume, cost, and quality standards are achieved. Being a Production Foreman II typically requires a bachelor's degree. Identifies problems related to production process and provides production reports to assist process improvement. In addition, Production Foreman II typically reports to a manager. The Production Foreman II supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. Working as a Production Foreman II typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. |
Skills | Proficiency Level |
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Resource Management | Level 3 |
Planning and Organizing | Level 4 |
Coordination | Level 4 |