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Career Guidance Skills information skills S2.7 - analysing and evaluating information and data S2.7.4 - analysing business operations Analyse production processes for improvement
Description
Analyse production processes leading toward improvement. Analyse in order to reduce production losses and overall manufacturing costs.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 14 occupations
- Optional in 53 occupations
- Total: 67 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- Production engineering technicianProduction engineering technicians plan production, follow up production processes and develop and test solutions to solve technical problems. They work closely with engineers and …
- Machinery assembly coordinatorMachinery assembly coordinators prepare and plan the manufacturing of machinery. They monitor the entire production process and ensure that individual assemblies and resources are …
- Production supervisorA production supervisor plays a vital role in overseeing the operations and activities within a manufacturing or production facility. They are responsible for coordinating and mana…
- Materials engineerMaterials engineers research and design new or improved materials for a diverse number of applications. They analyse the composition of materials, conduct experiments, and develop …
- Food production plannerFood production planners prepare production plans, evaluate all the variables in the process and strive to ensure that production objectives be achieved. Duties The duties of a foo…
- Manufacturing managerManufacturing managers plan, oversee and direct the manufacturing process in an organisation. They ensure products and services are efficiently produced within the timeframe and bu…
- Synthetic materials engineerA Synthetic Materials Engineer is a specialist who develops and optimizes artificial materials for a wide range of industrial, commercial, and medical applications. These engineers…
- Paper mill supervisorPaper mill supervisors coordinate and monitor the operations at a paper mill during production of products such as corrugated board, cardboard boxes or padded envelopes. They ensur…
- Rolling stock engineerRolling stock engineers design and oversee the manufacturing process and installation of rail vehicles, including locomotives, carriages, wagons and multiple units. They design new…
- Automotive engineerAutomotive engineers design and oversee the manufacturing process and operation of motor vehicles such as motorcycles, cars, trucks, buses and their respective engineering systems.…
- Food production managerFood production managers oversee and monitor production and have overall responsibility for staffing and related issues. Hence, they have a detailed knowledge of the manufacturing …
- Industrial assembly supervisorIndustrial assembly supervisors are in charge of organizing, planning and coordinating assembly operations. They keep track of all the work activities and manage the process for ef…
- Process engineerA Process Engineer designs, implements, and optimizes industrial processes used to produce goods and materials efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively. They work to improve produ…
- Wood factory managerWood factory managers realise planning, commercial and advisory tasks of wood factory and timber trade. They also manage purchasing, sales, customer service and marketing of wood a…
Optional for
- Metal production managerMetal production managers organise and manage the day-to-day and long-term project work in a metal fabrication factory, to process basic metals into fabricated metals. They create …
- Container equipment assembly supervisorContainer equipment assembly supervisors monitor the assembly process of containers such as boilers or pressure vessels. They train and coach the workers involved in the assembly t…
- Marine engineering technicianMarine engineering technicians carry out technical functions to help marine engineers with the design, development, manufacturing, and testing processes, installation, and maintena…
- Aerospace engineering technicianAerospace engineering technicians work with aerospace engineers to operate, maintain and test equipment used on aircraft and spacecraft. They review blueprints and instructions to …
- Equipment engineerEquipment engineers design and maintain the machinery and equipment in manufacturing facilities. They design machinery that adjusts to the manufacturing requirements and processes.…
- Automotive designerAn Automotive Designer is a creative professional who designs and develops the exterior and interior aesthetics of vehicles, blending engineering with visual artistry to create car…
- Component engineerComponent engineers design and envision the engineering development of different small parts composing a bigger project, machine, or process. They ensure that parts are not conflic…
- Vessel assembly supervisorVessel assembly supervisors coordinate the employees involved in boat and ship manufacturing and schedule their activities. They prepare production reports and recommend measures t…
- Business intelligence managerBusiness intelligence managers gain knowledge of the industry, the innovative processes therein, and contrast them with the operations of the company in order to improve them. They…
- Manufacturing cost estimatorManufacturing cost estimators collect and analyse data to evaluate the money, materials, labour and time required for manufacturing processes. They conduct analyses to identify (al…
- Satellite engineerSatellite engineers develop, test and oversee the manufacture of satellite systems and satellite programmes. They may also develop software programs, collect and research data, and…
- Machine operator supervisorMachine operator supervisors coordinate and direct workers who set up and operate machines. They monitor the production process and the flow of materials, and they make sure that t…
- Chemical engineering technicianChemical engineering technicians transform raw materials in order to develop and test chemical products. They also work on improving chemical plant operations and processes. Duties…
- Product development engineering technicianProduct development engineering technicians improve efficiency of product development, set up equipment and develop and test solutions to solve technical problems. They work closel…
- Automotive engineering technicianAutomotive engineering technicians work with automotive engineers to operate, repair, maintain and test equipment used in motor vehicles. In some environments, such as an airport, …
- OenologistAn Oenologist (also spelled enologist) is a wine scientist or expert who specializes in the study, production, and quality control of wine. Oenologists oversee the technical and sc…
- Food technologistA Food Technologist is a science-based professional responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, nutritional value, and taste of food products. They are involved in the research, …
- Winding machine operatorWinding machine operators tend machines that wrap strings, cords, yarns, ropes, threads onto reels, bobbins, or spools. They handle materials, prepare them for processing, and use …
- Process engineering technicianProcess engineering technicians work closely with engineers to evaluate the existing processes and configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develo…
- Industrial engineerAn Industrial Engineer designs, analyzes, and optimizes systems that integrate people, materials, equipment, and energy to improve productivity and efficiency across industries. Th…
- Naval architectNaval architects design, build, maintain and repair all types of boats from pleasure crafts to naval vessels, including submarines. They analyse floating structures and take variou…
- Distillery supervisorDistillery supervisors coordinate the production processes comprised in the production of spirits and manage the workers engaged in the process. They verify distilled liq…
- Product quality inspectorProduct quality inspectors check products in order to assess their compliance in reference to a standard or reference guideline. They observe, measure, test, and form questions in …
- Manufacturing engineerA Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing systems and processes to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality producti…
- Research and development managerResearch and development managers coordinate the efforts of scientists, academical researchers, product developers, and market researchers towards the creation of new products, the…
- Product assembly inspectorProduct assembly inspectors evaluate products for compliance with specifications and defects in-line with clients' requirements and organisational policies. They use measuring and …
- Tooling engineerTooling engineers design new tools for manufacturing equipment. They prepare tooling quotation requests. They estimate costs and delivery time, manage tooling construction follow-u…
- Chemical plant managerChemical plant managers coordinate the day-to-day production of chemical products ensuring the quality of products and equipment, the safety of personnel and protection of the envi…
- Electrical engineerElectrical engineers specialize in designing, developing, testing, installing, and maintaining electrical equipment and systems across various industries. They work on a broad spec…
- Dairy processing technicianDairy processing technicians supervise and coordinate production processes, operations, and maintenance workers in milk, cheese, ice cream and/or other dairy production plants. The…
- BrewmasterA Brewmaster is a highly skilled professional responsible for overseeing the brewing process of beer from start to finish. Combining scientific knowledge with artistry, Brewmasters…
- Aircraft assembly supervisorAircraft assembly supervisors coordinate the employees involved in aircraft manufacturing and schedule their activities. They prepare production reports and recommend measures to r…
- Compliance engineerCompliance engineers strive to keep the highest compliance of systems with engineering specifications. They can exert compliance in a varied array of engineering fields including m…
- Industrial maintenance supervisorIndustrial maintenance supervisors organise and supervise the activities and maintenance operations of machines, systems and equipment. They ensure inspections are done according t…
- Industrial designerAn Industrial Designer is a professional who designs and develops products that are both functional and aesthetically appealing. From consumer electronics and household appliances …
- Food technicianFood technicians assist food technologists in developing processes for manufacturing foodstuffs and related products based on chemical, physical, and biological principles. Th…
- Product quality controllerProduct quality controllers check the quality of manufactured products. They work in manufacturing facilities where they perform basic inspection and evaluation of products before,…
- Mechanical engineering technicianMechanical engineering technicians provide technical support to mechanical engineers in producing and manufacturing mechanical machinery. They help make designs and adjustments and…
- Industrial engineering technicianIndustrial engineering technicians assist industrial engineers in improving efficiency, safety and productivity in manufacturing plants. They conduct production studies, prepare la…
- Wood production supervisorWood production supervisors monitor processes involved in the conversion of felled trees into usable lumber. They follow the production process and make quick decisions to resolve …
- Malt house supervisorMalt house supervisors oversee the malting processes in its integrity. They supervise the processes of steeping, germination, and kilning. They monitor each one of the processing p…
- Product graderProduct graders perform preventive and operational quality control on products and resources. They inspect, grade and evaluate the materials at various stages to make sure it confo…
- Cider masterA Cider Master is a skilled craftsperson who oversees the production of cider, blending traditional techniques with modern processes to create high-quality beverages from fermented…
- Production engineerA Production Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective production of goods. They act…
- Aerospace engineerAn Aerospace Engineer designs, develops, tests, and oversees the production of aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and related systems. They apply advanced principles of physics, aer…
- Cotton gin operatorCotton gin operators perform ginning operations for separating cotton fibres from the seeds. They tend bale presses and remove the processed bales from the gin. They perform machin…
- Chemical manufacturing quality technicianChemical manufacturing quality technicians perform inspections and precision measurements in order to test and ensure the quality of products such as raw materials, packing materia…
- Rolling stock assembly supervisorRolling stock assembly supervisors coordinate the employees involved in rolling stock manufacturing and schedule their activities. They prepare production reports and recommend mea…
- Motor vehicle assembly supervisorMotor vehicle assembly supervisors coordinate the employees involved in motor vehicle manufacturing and schedule their activities. They prepare production reports and recommend mea…
- Wood assembly supervisorWood assembly supervisors monitor the various processes in the assembly of wood products. They have a thorough understanding of the production processes under their supervision and…
- Instrumentation engineerAn Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, installing, managing, and maintaining instruments and systems used to measure, control, and monitor engineerin…
- Industrial production managerIndustrial production managers oversee the operations and the resources needed in industrial plants and manufacturing sites for a smooth running of the operations. They prepare the…
- Chemical engineerA Chemical Engineer is a professional who applies principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering to design, develop, and optimize processes for producing chemicals,…
Related skills
- Production processes
- Engineering principles
- Manufacturing processes
- Engineering processes
- Oversee quality control
- Quality standards
- Liaise with managers
- Adjust engineering designs
- Use CAD software
- Record test data
- Quality assurance methodologies
- Create solutions to problems
- Mechanics
Last updated on February 19, 2026
