Manufacturing manager
Engineering and manufacturing
Level 6 -
Overseeing manufacturing processes to ensure that performance output meets customer expectations.
Reference: OCC0515
Status:
SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 1121/00 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
Technical Education Products
Employers involved in creating the standard:
2 Sisters, AB Foods, ABP, Bakkavor, Branstons, Cargill, Flipside Brewery, Greencore, Nestle, Warburtons
Summary
This occupation is found in manufacturing sectors including food and drink, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive and aeronautical.
The broad purpose of the occupation is oversee the manufacturing process to make sure that performance output meets customer expectations and is cost-effective. This will include planning manufacturing schedules, monitoring operations and quality assurance. Manufacturing Managers may work for organisations of all sizes, overseeing an entire manufacturing plant or a specific area of production; producing one or multiple products, products of high or low value, bespoke items or items produced at scale. Production may be within a fast-paced environment, for example production of sandwiches with a short shelf life. Products may be sold to consumers in the UK and/or exported abroad. The manufacturing industry is increasing becoming more automated, making it an innovative environment to work in.
Manufacturing managers will spend time in the production area and an office. Manufacturing managers may be required to work shifts over a 24-hour basis, weekend shifts and be on call to deal with emergencies.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with manufacturing personnel and managers from other departments, for example, commercial, marketing, research and design, technical, quality, human resources and engineering. They may also interact with customers.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for management of manufacturing personnel, budgets, manufacturing equipment and the manufacturing facility – quantity and value of which will vary depending on the size and type of manufacturing. They are ultimately responsible for the manufacture of safe goods in a safe environment. They will typically report to a senior manager, for example the Operations Director or General Manager.
Manufacturing managers will complete core duties and duties relating to one option specific to the manufacturing sector.
Employers involved in creating the standard:
2 Sisters, AB Foods, ABP, Bakkavor, Branstons, Cargill, Flipside Brewery, Greencore, Nestle, Warburtons
Typical job titles include:
Keywords:
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
Duties
Duty D1
Pre-production planning, including staffing for multi-disciplinary teams, raw materials and equipment to meet manufacturing goals
Duty D2
Managing production to ensure achievement of the overall operating and financial targets ensuring timely onward distribution to customers
Duty D3
Overseeing post-production quality checks and monitoring results
Duty D4
Providing reports to senior managers
Duty D5
Hiring and training of core employees and agency workers
Duty D6
Monitoring workers to ensure they meet performance and safety requirements
Duty D7
Reviewing production costs to ensure that gross margin percentage is maintained
Duty D8
Supporting commercial/procurement team in negotiations with customers and suppliers
Duty D9
Ensuring that Health and Safety (H&S) is managed effectively in their area of responsibility, by means of internal audits, toolkits, safe systems of work, risk assessments and support from managers responsible for H&S
Duty D10
Ensuring that environmental policy and procedures are implemented
Duty D11
Asset management; planning preventative maintenance and providing a business case for capital expenditure
Duty D12
Liaising and working in partnership with Union representatives
Duty D13
Ensure hygienic design of food manufacturing machinery and premises, in conjunction with engineers and food technologists
Duty D14
F&D. Ensuring food safety standards are maintained during manufacture to meet customer and regulatory requirements
Duty D15
Monitoring cleaning operations to maintain hygiene standards within food manufacturing facility
Duty D16
Leading third party food safety audits, for example food standards agency, retailer, British Retail Consortium (BRC)
Duty D17
Developing and agreeing a project plan with the Planning Manager on acceptance of customer order; responding to seasonal needs and shelf life requirements
Duty D18
Creating and maintaining a positive food safety culture with consumer safety focus
Duty D19
Participating in quality checks including taste panels
Occupational Progression
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