Occupation

132232 Production Manager (Manufacturing)

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

132232 Production Manager (Manufacturing)

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the production activities of a manufacturing operation including physical, technological and human resources.

Specialisations

  • Clothing or Textile Production Manager
  • Operations Manager (Production)
  • Paper and Pulp Production Manager
  • Plant Manager (Manufacturing)
  • Timber Production Manager
  • Works Manager (Manufacturing)

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Plans and develops manufacturing production or operational strategies, systems, processes, objectives and policies
  • Directs and supervises manufacturing operations by monitoring and coordinating production schedules and resources
  • Controls the operation of manufacturing plants or procedures through the planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours, and supply of parts and tools
  • Analyses production data on logistics, cost, margins, production lead time and personnel
  • Identifies areas for improvement and implements quality control procedures
  • Liaises with internal and external stakeholders, and works alongside senior management to establish budgets and targets