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In Brief... Production Manager - Manufacturing

 Brief Description:

Leads and manages a team of workers involved in a manufacturing production line.


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 18

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Enforce safety and sanitation regulations. 

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Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, and fabricators. 

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Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs. 

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Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments. 

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Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals. 

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Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. 

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Demonstrate equipment operations and work and safety procedures to new employees, or assign employees to experienced workers for training. 

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Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards. 

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Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances. 

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Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers. 

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Qualifications required?

Level 7 or 8 Degree

Typical entry routes:

Minimum of 2 years experience in a supervisory role, preferably in a manufacturing industry or related discipline.

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Chemical, Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

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1 Salary Information
Note: All salaries are in thousands of euros and refer to annual salaries.

Job Title
Production Manager
Salary Range*
35 - 80
Related Information:
Production Manager: 40 - 80
Production Supervisor: 35 - 60
Data Source(s):
Collins McNicholas / Hudson / Morgan McKinley / Brightwater

Last Updated: May, 2013
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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Growth Rate 2007 - 2011

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+3%
 
Scale
 
 
-0%
 
     
Part-time workers

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Total employed in this occupation: 11400
%
Part-time
4%
 
Scale
 
 
96%
Full-time
 
 
Older workers

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%
Over 55
9%
 
Scale
 
 
91%
Under 55
 
     
Ratio of Male / Female workers

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%
Male
75%
 
Scale
 
 
25%
Female
 
 
Non-Irish National workers

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%
Non-Irish
3%
 
Scale
 
 
97%
Irish
 

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