Production Manager

A Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the manufacturing process and ensuring production readiness, technological development, research, and technical advancement. The primary goal is to ensure efficient manufacturing operations, adequate production resources, the achievement of production targets, and the maintenance of quality standards. Additionally, they oversee maintenance activities and ensure the technical operability of equipment. Overall, the role of the Production Manager is to ensure the efficient and effective production of goods or services while upholding quality standards, optimising resources, and maximising productivity.

Depending on the organisation, they may be responsible for scheduling work plans, estimating costs, and preparing budgets. They may also be accountable for customer care and maintaining customer relationships.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develops production plans, sets priorities, and creates strategies to optimise productivity and meet customer requirements.
• Coordinates and allocates resources such as equipment, materials, and labour to ensure smooth operations and maximum utilisation.
• Implements measures to ensure quality, maintains high production standards, and meets product specifications. This includes monitoring processes, conducting inspections, and addressing any quality issues.
• Optimises production costs through cost analysis, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
• Leads and supervises production teams, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure their performance and productivity.
• Ensures that production processes comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and provide employees with a safe working environment.
• Pursues continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimise processes, implementing lean manufacturing principles, and fostering innovation in the production environment
• Collaborates with various departments, such as procurement, logistics, and quality control, to ensure efficient coordination and alignment of the entire production process.

Necessary Skills / Requirements and Skills:

• ability to lead and motivate a team; effective communication
• Capacity to plan, organise, and prioritise production activities.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Technical education.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Familiarity with ISO standards (ISO 9000, etc.)

Recommended training:

Training name	Training duration	Venue	Price	The nearest date
APQP - Advanced Product Quality Planning (according to the 3rd latest edition 2024)	1 day (8:00 - 14:00)	Online	450,00 € 553,50 € VAT included	08.04.2025 + 4
Control Plan (according to 1st latest edition 2024)	1 day (8:00 - 14:00)	Online	450,00 € 553,50 € VAT included	09.04.2025 + 3
Internal auditor of the quality management system for the automotive industry according to the requirements of the IATF 16949:2016 standard	3 days (8:00 - 14:00)	Online	810,00 € 996,30 € VAT included	16.04.2025 - 17.04.2025, 25.04.2025 + 1
APQP, Control Plan, PPAP (according to the latest editions)	3 days (8:00 - 14:00)	Online	980,00 € 1 205,40 € VAT included	13.05.2025 - 15.05.2025 + 2
5S (7S) – Japanese concept of workplace improvement	1 day (8:00 - 14:00)	Online	450,00 € 553,50 € VAT included	21.05.2025 + 2
FMEA according to the new AIAG & VDA Handbook	1 day (8:00 - 14:00)	Online	450,00 € 553,50 € VAT included	28.05.2025 + 2
GLOBAL 8D – Eight disciplines problem solving	1 day (8:00 - 14:00)	Online	450,00 € 553,50 € VAT included	06.06.2025 + 2
Statistical Process Control – Basics	2 days (8:00 - 14:00)	Online	810,00 € 996,30 € VAT included	12.06.2025 - 13.06.2025 + 2
MSA – Measurement System Analysis	2 days (8:00 - 14:00)	Online	810,00 € 996,30 € VAT included	19.06.2025 - 20.06.2025 + 2
Problem solving	1 day (8:00 - 14:00)	Online	450,00 € 553,50 € VAT included	27.06.2025 + 2
Core Tools IATF for automotive industry	2 days (8:00 - 14:00)	Online	810,00 € 996,30 € VAT included	02.07.2025 - 03.07.2025 + 2
LEAN Management	2 days (8:00 - 14:00)	Online	810,00 € 996,30 € VAT included	09.07.2025 - 10.07.2025 + 2
Leadership and teamwork (Leadership II)	2 days (8:00 - 14:00)	Online	359,00 € 441,57 € VAT included	13.08.2025 - 14.08.2025
DoE (Design of Experiments)	2 days	Company in-house training	On request	According to you
BCM - Business Continuity Management	2 days	Company in-house training	On request	According to you
Inventory management and warehouse logistics	1 day	Company in-house training	On request	According to you
Risk management	2 days	Company in-house training	On request	According to you
Japanese methods of improvement according to TPS (Toyota Production System)	1 day	Company in-house training	On request	According to you
Metrology	1 day	Company in-house training	On request	According to you
TPM - Total productive maintenance	2 days	Company in-house training	On request	According to you
VDA 6.3 - Process audit (according to the new edition 2023)	2 days	Company in-house training	On request	According to you
Process mapping	2 days	Company in-house training	On request	According to you
Product quality control	1 day	Company in-house training	On request	According to you
VDA 6.5 - Product audit	1 day	Company in-house training	On request	According to you