Supervise Production Staff: Manage and coordinate the activities of production workers, including planning and assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing feedback and coaching.
Plan and Schedule: Develop and implement production plans and schedules to meet production targets and customer demand, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
Ensure Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control procedures, conduct regular inspections, and address quality-related issues to ensure products meet specifications.
Maintain Safety Standards: Enforce health and safety regulations and company policies to ensure a safe working environment, conducting safety inspections and addressing potential hazards.
Monitor and Improve Processes: Monitor production processes and equipment performance to identify inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean or Six Sigma methodologies).
Troubleshoot Issues: Identify and resolve production-related issues or bottlenecks quickly to minimize downtime and disruption.
Manage Inventory and Resources: Coordinate with supply chain or inventory staff to ensure raw materials, supplies, and equipment are available and used efficiently.
Report Performance: Maintain accurate records of production activities, output, and labor hours, and prepare reports for management review.