About the role
Production managers in the manufacturing industry are responsible for leading and supervising production processes in factories and facilities. They often have a technical or engineering background, and many have pursued higher education in industrial economics or engineering. Their role is critical to ensuring efficient and cost-effective production.Responsibilities
Production managers oversee the production flow, ensure that quality standards are maintained and that timelines are followed. They manage staff, plan production schedules, and ensure that machinery and equipment are maintained. They also work with continuous improvements and streamlining of the production processes.Skills and tools
Production managers must have strong leadership skills, knowledge of lean production, and quality management systems such as ISO. They often use tools like ERP systems to plan and monitor production. Analytical ability and the capacity to handle stress are important qualities in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are personalansvar, ständiga förbättringar/lean and produktionsteknik.