Manufacturer

Description

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations of a manufacturing establishment.

Description

Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the operations of manufacturing establishments.

Tasks include

• Identifies business opportunities, devises new manufacturing processes, and determines products to be manufactured
• Develops business plans and implements operational, marketing and pricing decisions
• Manages and oversees the allocation of resources, including materials, equipment and personnel
• Directs the activities of production, warehousing, distribution and other operating units
• Researches and implements regulatory and statutory requirements
• Oversees quality control systems for manufacturing, waste disposal, delivery and other procedures
• Coordinates orders for raw materials, supplies and equipment, and arranges packaging, delivery and wholesaling of products
• Oversees the provision of quotes for the manufacture of goods and arranges contracts with customers
• May devise and oversee the implementation of production run schedules