Group leader, manufacturing

Manufacturing managers plan, direct and coordinate activities related to the production of goods, the production and distribution of electricity, heat and gaseous fuels, water supply, sewerage services and waste management. They are managers of production departments in large enterprises or managers of small manufacturing enterprises.

• determining, implementing and monitoring production strategies, policies and plans;
• planning activities with respect to the quality and quantity of output, cost, timeliness and labour requirements;
• controlling production operations and quality procedures by planning maintenance, setting working hours and supplying equipment;
• preparing and managing budgets, monitoring output and costs, and optimising processes and reallocating resources to minimise costs;
• consulting and informing other managers about production;
• overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant, machinery and equipment;
• overseeing the preparation of production records and reports;
• coordinating the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements;
• identifying business opportunities and determining products to be manufactured;
• researching and implementing mandatory and legal requirements affecting production operations and the environment;
• overseeing the securing of production quotas for specialised products and concluding contracts with customers and suppliers;
• overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Manager, manufacturing industry
• Head of production
• Chief engineer, manufacturing industry
• Head, production division
• Head, department in industry