Production Manager; Plant Manager.

The plant manager is in charge of all activities related to the production process (manufacturing, quality, maintenance, logistics, purchasing, etc), in accordance with the guidelines set by management. They manage, control and support the workers and technical elements involved in the manufacturing process. In addition, they manage and control the improvements made to the organisation of the production processes according to the quality, environmental and occupational risk prevention regulations. This profile answers to the production or industrial director.

• Implement production strategies in accordance with the management team's objectives.
• Plan the manufacturing programmes.
• Implement and carry out the quality, environmental and occupational risk prevention policies.
• Ensure the proper operation of the logistics and supply department.
• Develop production and/or assembly lines for new products.
• Plan and organise the maintenance of the manufacturing process.
• Carry out the ongoing task of process analysis and organisation, with the aim of obtaining maximum productivity and efficiency levels, while implementing programmes of continuous improvement. Adapt production to the competitiveness demands and market needs, in collaboration with other departments of the company (technical department, quality, etc).
• Lead the team and keep them motivated, making the best use of their talent.
• Participate in staff training tasks.
• Ensure that the budget is met, organising the team and its resources, and manage the raw material supply.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Enginyeria electrònica industrial i automàtica
• Grau: Enginyeria mecànica
• Grau: Enginyeria mecatrònica
• Grau: Enginyeria en tecnologies industrials
• Grau: Enginyeria de disseny industrial

Analytical thought: Level 3

Leadership: Level 2

Planning and organisation: Level 3

Orientation within reach: Level 3

Strategic orientation: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 3

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

Continuous improvement manager

Automated line manager

Product engineer

Industrial Project Manager

R&D&I Engineer

• Work hours

  Full-time

• Salary

  From 33.181 to 49.242 euros a year gross. Median: 40.423 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Middle management