Manufacturing Operations Manager

Specialisations: Works / Workshop Manager (Manufacturing), Industrial Production Manager, Distillery Manager, Processing Unit Manager, Plant Superintendent, Plant Manager (Manufacturing), Operations Manager (Production), Planning Manager (Manufacturing), Processing Manager

• Identifying business opportunities and determining products to be manufactured
• Overseeing the provision of quotes for the manufacture of specialised goods and establishing contracts with customers and suppliers
• Determining, implementing and monitoring production strategies, policies and plans
• Overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment
• Controlling the preparation of production records and reports
• Establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimize costs
• Planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements
• Coordinating the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements
• Controlling the operation of production plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of parts and tools
• Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff
• Researching and implementing regulatory and statutory requirements affecting manufacturing operations and the environment
• Consulting with and informing other managers about production matters