| duties of the job of production manager are primarily managerial in nature. The production manager should be managerially inclined yet linked closely to factory techniques and operations. The production manager is the key link between upper management and factory workers. His duties include close liaison with technical men and women of the plant, coordination with management, and the implementation of policy. The position is a critical one, depending on the quality of work done by the production manager, he can literally make or break a firm. A good one is a tremendous asset and should be rewarded. A poor or mediocre one must be trained and corrected, or replace if the firm is to have any hopes of operating efficiently and competitively.
Selection of the proper man to be place in the production manager's position requires careful scrutiny. The first step is to establish job specifications according to the work to be done. These include many managerial and office duties, such as the need to communicate with customers as well as plant workers; the need to organize and be organized oneself; and the need to have technical skills. Following is a list of preferred qualities in a production manager to ensure the quality of your printing jobs.
A. Must be technically proficient enough to train, assist, and gain the respect of fellow workmen.
B. Must be an organized person, able and willing to plan and routinize operations and procedures.
C. Must be able to lead and motivate workers.
D. Must work well with others. This includes both subordinates and superiors. Some workers communicate well with subordinates and peers but become defensive, or for some other reason do not communicate well with their superiors. Other might be just the opposite, fitting in well with their boss but lacking the ability to fit well with their subordinates. The production manager is a link between the two, a communication problem either above or below will likely result in difficulties.
E. Must be able to talk and write clearly and understandably to workmen, management, suppliers, and customers.
F. Neatness is very important. A supervisor who is unorganized in work habits affects the way the workmen perform and organize themselves.
G. Must have the ability and nature to keep things moving. |
