Question 3

Industrial production managers contribute to an organizations bottom line by

coordinating the people and processes involved in manufacturing. One of the most important
duties for production manager is ensuring that production meets output and quality goals, while
remaining within budget limitations. Production managers may oversee one or more areas or an
entire plant, depending on the employer and size of the operation.
A production manager job specific skills usually includes developing budgets, develop
production schedules and duty assignments, making strategic decisions as necessary to alter
programs when time or budget limitations are reached. They are also responsible for supervising
and mentoring direct-report staff for maximum production flexibility. To meet organizational
production goals, The Production manager often develop new ways to use resources (human,
material, capital) efficiently. They determine how many workers are needed to achieve maximum
output and what the production sequence will be.
The soft skill requirements such good problem-solving, being capable of managing staff,
being able to prioritise, interpersonal skills and flexibility assists the production manager to
enhance their job specific skills to achieve the organizations goals efficiently and effectively.