production supervisor

Production supervisors coordinate, plan and direct manufacturing and production processes. They are responsible for reviewing production schedules or orders as well as dealing with staff in these production areas.

Alternative Labels

consumer goods production supervisor

manufacturing supervisor

production controller

production machine supervisor

production schedule supervisor

consumer goods manufacturing supervisor

production process supervisor

production quality supervisor

consumer goods quality control operator

production plant supervisor

quality control operator

manufacturing supervisor consumer goods

consumer goods production controller

production overseer

consumer goods production foreman

production forewoman

production team leader

production foreman

production supervisor

consumer goods production quality supervisor

consumer goods production overseer

consumer goods production forewoman

production line supervisor

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

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Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

supervise staff monitor production developments coordinate communication within a team liaise with managers meet productivity targets ensure equipment availability analyse production processes for improvement manage workflow processes manage staff manage budgets follow production schedule analyse staff capacity perform resource planning communicate production plan ensure finished product meet requirements evaluate employees work plan shifts of employees strive for company growth control production optimise production meet deadlines oversee quality control ensure correct goods labelling implement strategic planning report on production results monitor conveyor belt follow company standards monitor stock level set production facilities standards ensure safety in the production area plan health and safety procedures adhere to organisational guidelines communicate schedules to the people concerned provide department schedule for staff schedule production adjust production schedule enhance production workflow

Essential Knowledge

production processes manufacturing processes

Optional Skills and Competences

provide documentation replace machines ensure products meet regulatory requirements ensure compliance with environmental legislation recruit employees write inspection reports manage emergency procedures apply control process statistical methods measure customer feedback coordinate export transportation activities liaise with quality assurance advise on machinery malfunctions monitor automated machines lead process optimisation inspect quality of products identify hazards in the workplace meet contract specifications manage supplies monitor manufacturing quality standards manage discarded products write records for repairs manage human resources train employees control of expenses manufacture dental instruments communicate with customers negotiate supplier arrangements record production data for quality control consult technical resources perform test run identify training needs order supplies

Optional Knowledge

toys and games industry features of sporting equipment manufacturing of sports equipment product comprehension innovation processes legal requirements of ICT products furniture industry medical devices jewellery processes musical instruments

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/40517ed4-2769-4283-a15b-4b0d939bd2d3

Status

released

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