overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule;
ensuring that the production is cost effective;
making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality;
working out the human and material resources needed;
drafting a timescale for the job;
estimating costs and setting the quality standards;
monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed;
being responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment;
monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programmes;
liaising among different departments, e.g. suppliers, managers;
working with managers to implement the company's policies and goals;
ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed;
supervising and motivating a team of workers;
reviewing worker performance;
identifying training needs.