About the role
Production managers in manufacturing lead and supervise production processes in industrial companies. They are responsible for ensuring that manufacturing is efficient, cost-effective, and of high quality. Often they have a technical or engineering background and may have supplemented with leadership training.Responsibilities
Production managers are responsible for planning, directing, and optimizing production flows. They supervise work teams, manage budgets and schedules, and implement improvement measures. Ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with safety regulations is also an important part of their work.Skills and tools
Production managers must have good leadership skills, knowledge in project management, and an understanding of lean production. They often use tools such as ERP systems for resource planning and may work with quality assurance systems like ISO. Analytical ability and the capacity to handle stress are important qualities. Common competencies demanded by employers are personalansvar, ständiga förbättringar/lean and budgetansvar.