PRODUCTION MANAGER

A Production Manager oversees the end-to-end manufacturing and operational process to ensure goods are made safely, cost-effectively, on schedule, and to strict quality standards. You can use the structured template below to draft or customize a job posting for your organization. Job Title: Production Manager Department: Manufacturing / Operations Reports To: General Manager / Plant Head / Director of Operations Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview We are looking for a skilled and results-driven Production Manager to coordinate daily manufacturing activities, optimize floor workflows, and lead a dedicated team of production staff. The ideal candidate will balance output targets with strict safety regulations, quality control, and budget constraints. Key Responsibilities • Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand and plant capacity. • Floor Supervision & Leadership: Lead, train, and supervise shop-floor workers, machine operators, and supervisors, ensuring high productivity and discipline. • Quality Assurance (QA/QC): Monitor production processes to maintain product standards, minimize defects, and enforce quality control measures. • Resource & Inventory Management: Coordinate with procurement teams to manage raw material stock levels, prevent shortages, and reduce wastage. • Equipment & Maintenance: Oversee preventive maintenance schedules for factory machinery and handle prompt repair coordination to eliminate downtime. • Health, Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict workplace safety guidelines, compliance regulations, and housekeeping standards on the shop floor. • Cost & Budget Control: Track production expenses, manage operational budgets, and identify continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma) opportunities to lower costs. • Performance Reporting: Prepare daily/weekly yield, efficiency, and status reports for senior management.