Senior Production Technician
Production managers (manufacturing) plan, administer and review the manufacturing activities of an organisation to optimise resource use, minimise costs and maintain quality standards.
Duties
- plan production policy in consultation with other managers
- plan details of production activity in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available, and labour requirements
- prepare work programs to achieve planned production and direct production control activities
- control use of production plant facilities through planning of maintenance, the setting of operating hours and supply of parts and tools
- coordinate and direct quality control procedures, and the implementation of safety requirements, and make sure that statutory requirements are met
- direct research into new and improved production methods and products
- control the preparation of production records and reports
- give advice and information on production to other managers and clients
- recommend and implement initiatives such as new techniques and products, purchases of new machinery and changes in staff levels
- control, direct and monitor production staff, organise staff selection, training, development and utilisation
Skills Required
- interested in technical and engineering activities
- willing to adhere to safety requirements
- able to identify, analyse and solve problems
- good oral and written communication skills
- able to work independently
- able to work as part of a team
- able to accept responsibility
Salary
$60 000- $70 000
