Manufacturing manager

Manufacturing managers plan, oversee and direct the manufacturing process in an organisation. They ensure products and services are efficiently produced within the timeframe and budget given.

The following job titles also refer to manufacturing manager:

manufacturing plant manager
manufacturing production manager
industrial production supervisor
manufacturing director

Bachelor’s degree is generally required to work as manufacturing manager. However, this requirement may differ in some countries.

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

• the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
• the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
• the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

Manufacturing manager is a Skill level 4 occupation.

These occupations, although different, require a lot of knowledge and skills similar to manufacturing manager.

chemical plant manager
chemical production manager
metal production manager
power plant manager
sewerage systems manager

These occupations require some skills and knowledge of manufacturing manager. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of manufacturing manager with a significant experience and/or extensive training.

This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of manufacturing manager.

Manufacturing processes

These skills are necessary for the role of manufacturing manager.

Manage supplies
Manage budgets
Strive for company growth
Manage staff
Create manufacturing guidelines
Define manufacturing quality criteria
Develop manufacturing policies
Meet deadlines
Adhere to organisational guidelines
Plan health and safety procedures
Follow company standards

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of manufacturing manager. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Energy market
Digital printing
Business management principles
Woodworking processes
Reprography
Good manufacturing practices
Adobe Photoshop
Gas market
Water chemistry analysis
Nuclear reprocessing
Energy
Engineering principles
Electricity consumption
Timber products
Adobe Illustrator
Flexography
Innovation processes
Environmental legislation in agriculture and forestry
Pharmaceutical drug development
Gas consumption
Electricity market
Digital marketing techniques
Zero-energy building design
Ferrous metal processing
GIMP (graphics editor software)
Binding technologies
Energy performance of buildings
Water policies
Printing materials
Pollution legislation
Construction products
Contract law
Printing plate making
Electrical power safety regulations
Risk management
Environmental legislation
Outsourcing strategy
Screen printing process
Engineering processes
Chemical processes
Pollution prevention
Pharmaceutical technology
Types of paper
Agricultural chemicals
Types of metal
Graphic design
Nuclear energy
Laboratory techniques
Energy efficiency
SketchBook Pro
Microsoft Visio
Pharmaceutical manufacturing quality systems
Quality standards
Printing media
ICT software specifications
Adhesives
Pharmaceutical industry
Multimedia systems
Graphics editor software
Pharmaceutical chemistry
Synfig
Synthetic materials
Water reuse
Investment analysis
Types of metal manufacturing processes
Industrial heating systems
Electricity
Electric generators
Wood products
Supply chain principles
Manufacturing plant equipment
Leadership principles
Characteristics of chemicals used for tanning
Offset printing
Radiation protection
Mechanics
Company policies
Renewable energy technologies
Supply chain management
Types of wood materials
Basic chemicals

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of manufacturing manager. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Develop energy saving concepts
Keep up with digital transformation of industrial processes
Sell processed timber in a commercial environment
Compose energy performance contracts
Ensure compliance with environmental legislation
Manage studio resourcing
Conduct energy audit
Monitor utility equipment
Communicate with customers
Maintain database
Write research proposals
Optimise production processes parameters
Adjust production schedule
Inspect pipelines
Manage stocked company material
Cope with manufacturing deadlines pressure
Manage electricity transmission system
Forecast energy prices
Inspect quality of products
Promote sustainable energy
Manage water quality testing
Advise on utility consumption
Coordinate sewage sludge handling
Forecast organisational risks
Ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures
Produce prepress proof
Answer requests for quotation
Maintain relationship with customers
Ensure compliance with safety legislation
Follow a brief
Oversee production requirements
Liaise with local authorities
Analyse energy market trends
Analyse energy consumption
Supervise waste disposal
Maintain water treatment equipment
Schedule production
Ensure safety in electrical power operations
Perform data analysis
Set management priorities in pipeline networks
Measure water quality parameters
Optimise financial performance
Advise customers on wood products
Monitor manufacturing quality standards
Study prices of wood products
Oversee logistics of finished products
Manage emergency procedures
Manage health and safety standards
Improve chemical processes
Identify faults in utility meters
Provide cost benefit analysis reports
Recruit employees
Communicate with external laboratories
Inspect wood materials
Use personal protection equipment
Mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects
Meet contract specifications
Arrange equipment repairs
Manage distribution channels
Design strategies for nuclear emergencies
Manage water distribution procedures
Assess felled timber volume
Oversee quality control
Negotiate terms with suppliers
Develop water supply schedule
Wear appropriate protective gear
Develop radiation protection strategies
Manage chemical processes inspection
Proofread text
Calculate utility payments
Advise on potential safety hazards concerning heating systems
Recruit personnel
Inform on water supply
Promote sustainable management
Ensure finished product meet requirements
Develop sewerage networks
Ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
Ensure equipment availability
Manage company transport strategy
Develop water purification methods
Communicate commercial and technical issues in foreign languages
Adhere to standard procedures
Prospect new customers
Adapt production levels
Ensure correct goods labelling
Develop staff
Supervise electricity distribution operations
Instruct employees on radiation protection
Improve business processes
Document analysis results
Monitor disposal of radioactive substances
Monitor automated machines
Manage workflow processes
Disaggregate the production plan
Assess quality of services
Manage commercial risks
Procure mechanical machinery
Plan shifts of employees
Carry out purchasing operations in the timber business
Advise on heating systems energy efficiency
Negotiate with stakeholders
Reproduce documents
Prepare timelines for pipeline development projects
Carry out energy management of facilities
Measure customer feedback
Evaluate employees work
Promote environmental awareness
Monitor legislation developments
Liaise with shareholders
Hire new personnel
Supervise laboratory operations
Inspect industrial equipment
Consult with editor
Develop strategies for electricity contingencies
File claims with insurance companies
Analyse supply chain strategies
Prepare production reports
Identify energy needs
Negotiate improvement with suppliers
Follow safety precautions in printing
Manage factory operations
Liaise with quality assurance
Distinguish wood quality
Develop business case
Schedule regular machine maintenance
Schedule shifts
Test chemical samples
Manage chemical testing procedures
Delegate activities
Ensure proper water storage
Promote innovative infrastructure design
Manage production systems
Coordinate electricity generation
Respond to nuclear emergencies
Coordinate environmental efforts
Identify market niches
Prepare purchasing reportings
Manage customer service
Monitor plant production
Manage emergency evacuation plans
Write scientific papers
Use chemical analysis equipment
Develop energy policy
Collaborate on international energy projects
Manage timber stocks
Negotiate supplier arrangements
Ensure equipment maintenance
Replace machines
Manage discarded products
Perform project management
Perform product planning
Check material rescources
Supervise sewerage systems construction
Report on production results
Manage water treatment
Set up the controller of a machine
Analyse goal progress
Ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
Manage manufacturing documentation
Report pollution incidents
Check durability of wood materials
Assess environmental impact
Train employees
Provide training
Develop electricity distribution schedule
Communicate production plan
Adjust the work during the creative process
Follow up pipeline integrity management priorities
Produce customised products
Align efforts towards business development
Apply control process statistical methods
Test production input materials
Liaise with managers
Adapt energy distribution schedules
Analyse production processes for improvement
Use IT tools
Implement strategic planning
Advise on waste management procedures
Monitor chemical process condition
Assess felled timber quality
Regulate chemical reaction
Supervise waste water treatments
Assess studio production
Perform market research
Control production

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References

ESCO

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics