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Production Manager Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

A Production Manager, also known as Plant Manager, is responsible for all the manufacturing-related activities in a factory. Their primary duties include planning, coordinating and controlling all the steps in the production process to make sure products are delivered on time and within the budget.

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Production Manager duties and responsibilities

A Production Manager handles customers’ orders and delivers them. Operating from a warehouse or store, their main duties and responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing manufacturing and production processes
  • Creating and execute daily, weekly, monthly and annual production schedules
  • Procuring factory production equipment and taking responsibility for its maintenance
  • Striving to reduce expenses and increase productivity across all product lines
  • Maintaining hygienic conditions for both employees and the factory itself
  • Implementing all the company’s procedures and policies
  • Communicating any problems or obstacles to senior management
  • Monitoring productivity rates, standards and quality control
  • Training and coaching Factory Operators and Sorters
  • Implementing safety, health, environment and quality requirements
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Production Manager Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Production Manager - Craigavon

Salary: £45k+ DOE

Black Fox are working in partnership with a fantastic food manufacturing company in Craigavon in the search for a Production Manager.

Your Job

  • Lead the day-to-day production activities, overseeing the whole production process.
  • Monitoring quality, safety and overall standards of the Production department
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvement, making recommendations where necessary, adopting a continuous improvement approach using LEAN manufacturing methods
  • Generate production reports, analyse KPI's and present to senior management

    Your Background

  • Qualification in Food Science, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline.
  • Proven experience in a management role within the food manufacturing industry
  • Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control standards

    Want to find out more? Hit apply below or call Black Fox Solutions to speak to Stephen.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Company pension

    Work Location: In ID: PM-Craigavon

    • Example 2

    MMM Media Ltd is a dynamic, independent publishing house and a leader in the luxury print media industry around all of Kent. In adhering to the highest standard of editorial content and utilising a stylish modern design, MMM Media has carved out a niche in its field. MMM Media specialises in producing a monthly luxury title, bespoke publications and a host of media solutions.

    We are looking for a production manager to join our team in Maidstone, to oversee the production process, designing and producing publications, meeting strict deadlines.

    Responsibilities:

  • Planning content of magazines
  • Managing flat plans
  • Designing pages
  • Liaising with sales team, sub-editor and designers
  • Processing and/or designing adverts
  • Preparing pages for printers and uploading to printer’s website
  • Updating website with new editions and sending out weekly e-newsletter

    Skills:

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Previous design experience
  • Proficiency with Creative Cloud programs
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Previous experience in this level of role preferred

    To apply, please submit your CV and highlight any relevant experience.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: £25,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Company events
  • Work from home
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

    Work Location: Hybrid remote in ID: Editorial Production Manager

    • Example 3

    If you offer considerable technical theatre and production skills, this key role offers an opportunity to produce and support a wide variety of productions and events at one of London’s top day schools.

    Wimbledon High School is abundant with performance opportunities and a number of venues, including The Rutherford Centre; a fantastic and versatile theatre, which boasts an impressive lighting and sound system. In September 2022, our brand new Sixth Form Centre opens, including a 600-seat auditorium, so this role offers the chance to join at an exciting time for the school.

    As Technical and Production Manager, you will be responsible for providing technical support to ensure the smooth and safe operation of all performance venues owned and used by the School, as well as playing a key role in producing all our performances and events. You’ll line-manage the Theatre Technician and direct the work of the AV Technician.

    You will provide technical support in relation to production, lighting, sound, AV, staging and seating for school productions, performances, rehearsals, lessons, assemblies and events, ensuring compliance with health and safety and operating procedures. You will also manage and produce live events through the School’s online platforms and set up and operate camera, mic, autocue and lighting equipment for live streamed events. You will also be responsible for managing a theatre and events technical budget.

    You will need experience of programming lighting and putting together a basic lighting design, and the ability to work and operate radio microphone systems. Experience of planning and producing online events, both live and recorded, is also a key requirement, along with good knowledge of online events platforms such as Teams and Zoom.

    About the School:

    One of London’s top day schools, Wimbledon High School is a highly academic school for girls aged 4 to 18, located in the heart of Wimbledon, less than 20 minutes from central London.

    Benefits

    As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

  • Competitive salaries and pay progression
  • Access to extensive professional development opportunities
  • Training grants for qualifications
  • Generous pension schemes
  • Free life assurance benefit
  • A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
  • Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
  • A Cycle to Work scheme
  • Competitive terms and conditions of employment

    For further details and an application form please click the apply button.

    The closing date for applications is Sunday 26 June 2022.

    Interviews will take place on Thursday 30 June 2022.

    The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

    We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: £36,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • Monday to start date: 05/09/2022

    • Example 4

    Production Manager

    £40,000
    Essex
    Chilled Food
    Job ref: 8154

    The company

    The business is a successful, family-run company that manufacturers premium food products for national and international retail, food service, and catering customers.

    The company operates from a state-of-the-art, high-care production facility, incorporating the most up-to-date processes and equipment.

    *About the Production Manager job*

    Your role will be to provide leadership to the production team to ensure all food products are manufactured according to the production plan and in accordance with internal and external quality, legal and safety standards.

    Key tasks:
  • Ensure the consistency and correct quality of finished products.
  • Train and develop the production staff to increase flexibility and deepen knowledge and skills.
  • Ensure that factory hygiene and health and safety standards are achieved and maintained in line with internal and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify weekly and monthly Key Performance Indicators and monitor performance against them.
  • Identify opportunities to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations and make recommendations for improvement.

    *Skills & experience required for the Production Manager job*

    This role would suit someone currently in a Production Shift Manager, Production Supervisor or similar role who is looking for progression.
  • Strong production track record in the food manufacturing industry.
  • Good manufacturing engineering knowledge with strong understanding of production machinery and equipment.
  • Experience in leading and training a production team.
  • Good knowledge of food safety and food hygiene standards.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • IT literate.

    More details

    The Production Manager job is based in Essex and is paying £40,000.

    The working hours are Monday to Friday, day shift.

    How to apply

    To be considered for the Shift Production Manager job, please click the Apply button.

    After you have submitted your CV, we will aim to contact you in 1-2 business days on the assumption that your skills and experience match the job requirements.

    On applying for this job, you consent to b3 jobs ltd holding your details on file to contact you about your job search. For full details of our GDPR policy, please refer to the b3 jobs website.

    Alternate job titles

    Production Shift Manager | Food Production Manager | Production Team Manager | Production Supervisor | Production Team Leader | Production Coordinator | Food Industry Production Jobs

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: £40,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to ID: 8154

    • Example 5

    Pro Audio Systems is one of the UK’s leading providers of professional audio, video and lighting products to both professional and end users alike, in a variety of different marketplaces.

    We are in an exciting expansion period and looking to recruit for several roles across the organisation. We are a close-knit and friendly team in a rewarding company that genuinely value their employees.

    An opportunity has arisen to join the Production & Events Hire team at Pro Audio Systems. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Technical Production Manager with a proven track record to join us. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of a wide variety of projects in a multitude of environments. The role includes client liaison, system design, planning & logistics, delivering a wide variety of projects in a multitude of environments.

    Responsibilities:

    · Account Management

    · Preparing ations, delivering pitches and securing business with new and existing clients

    · System design, (Audio / Video / Lighting) and operation

    · Ability to work as part of a team

    · Ability to work to tight deadlines

    · Driving license essential

    Agencies:We do not accept applications from agencies or recruiters.

    Salary negotiable depending on experience.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

    Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom deadline: 02/07/2022

    • Example 6

    Job title - Production Manager

    Salary - £27k plus - depending on experience and qualifications.

    This role involves the management of the production team at Dandy's to ensure high standards of health and safety, stock and quality control, equipment maintenance and security as well as site safety and compliance.

    You will review, develop and implement processes and procedures to improve the yard as a whole and manage stock accurately.

    You will be responsible for overseeing goods in and out of the yard to ensure quality standards are reached and upheld.

    You will be responsible for the checking and maintenance of company equipment, plant and machinery including safety harnesses, ladders, lifting equipment & maintaining relevant logs/records and ensuring daily checks and wash downs are completed by users.

    Adhering to health and safety requirements and ensuring safe working practices in the yard and depot including regular updating of risk assessments and hazard reporting will also be an important factor of this position as will ensuring environmental compliance of yard/site activities.

    You will be undertaking regular reviews of site activity and standards and making adjustments/improvements where and when required and heading up the implementation of stock management software.

    The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a managerial or supervisory role, a full, clean UK driving licence, exceptional organisational and communication skills as well as being computer literate. Experience using stock management software and MS Excel would be advantageous.

    Any relevant Health and Safety qualifications and experience would be beneficial as well as any licences for fork lifts and other plant and machinery.

    Working hours Monday to Friday 7am until 5pm with some Saturdays on half days.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: From £27,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus scheme

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Chester, CH1 6BS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

    Experience:
  • Management or Supervisor: 1 year (preferred)
  • stock management: 1 year Location: One location

    • What does a Production Manager do?

    Production Managers oversee all the aspects of manufacturing or production from design concept through production and delivery while overseeing quality within sampling and actual manufacturing. They also establish, manage and lead production teams to create products in line with the company’s environment, health and safety standards while complying with all external regulations. Production Managers are also in charge of the resources that go into the manufactured products. Working from a factory, they ensure delivery and productivity targets are met. They often work with engineering, supply, and sales teams.

    Production Manager skills and qualifications

    A successful Production Manager candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications, that include:

    • Basic understanding of patterns and grading
    • Knowledge of retail maths and the ability to calculate wholesale costs, resource requirements planning (RRP) and margins
    • Excellent understanding of lean manufacturing
    • Proficient in Microsoft Excel to support work-in-progress and production schedules
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) systems
    • Ability to operate all manufacturing or production line equipment

    Production Manager experience requirements

    The ideal candidate is someone with at least five years of plant management or operations experience working in a multi-line factory. A firm grasp of manufacturing-related activities, specifically production cost control, safety and quality, is a must. A person in this role also needs to have experience with lean manufacturing, process flow and continuous improvement tools and methodologies.

    Applicants with a background or experience in similar positions such as a Manufacturing Manager or Production Supervisor is highly desirable. Demonstrable leadership experience, good financial understanding and people management skills are also extremely important for this role.

    Production Manager education and training requirements

    A bachelor’s degree in production, manufacturing, materials science and engineering or a related field is essential for this role. Technical and production-based certifications are also helpful. Ideally, the candidate has a Certificate in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Level 3 or Level 5 Certificate in Operations Management. Starting as Production Supervisors, many Production Managers gain the experience to oversee manufacturing activities through on-the-job training.

    Production Manager salary expectations

    According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary of a Production Manager is £37,969 per year. This figure varies depending on several factors, including the candidate’s experience, job location and work demands.

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    Production Manager job description FAQs

    What should you look for in a Production Manager CV?

    Good understanding of lean manufacturing, a proven track record of managing high-volume, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), manufacturing activities and the ability to lead and manage production teams. Experience within a production environment and excellent organisational skills are other attributes to look for in a CV.

    Who does the Production Manager report to?

    The Production Manager usually reports to the Factory Manager, who takes an active role in managing teams to deliver and meet output targets. In small companies, they may report directly to the owners.

    Do Production Managers have different responsibilities in different industries?

    The major role of Production Managers remains the same across many industries. Generally, they oversee both human and material resources. However, their day-to-day activities and responsibilities may vary depending on the size of the company. The scope of their job also depends on the type or nature of the production system. Companies that undertake several types of production add to the complexity of the role.

    How can you make your Production Manager job description stand out?

    To make your Production Manager job description stand out, make sure to include a list of teams and projects applicants will be working with to make it as realistic and as possible. The duties and responsibilities of the role must be detailed and clearly reflect what the individual will be doing every day. The job duties and responsibilities must also be realistic.

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