Interim Production Manager - Scope, Responsibilities

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Interim production manager

The interim production manager role covers:

production scheduling
staffing, personnel development / training
equipment operation and maintenance
parts stocking and kitting, and
meeting product delivery schedules

Quality control and inventory control, including demand/supply chain and logistics, will normally be handled by other teams within the plant. The interim production manager will be expected to liaise closely with these teams, co-ordinating with the team managers on a regular basis.

The interim production manager will normally carry out the planning, organisation, direction and control of production operations or the production department within the company.

He/she will develop and implement plans for the efficient use of materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets and will plan and manage the production department budget.

The interim production manager will be responsible for development of production schedules and maintenance of inventory of raw materials and finished products, also for planning and implementation of changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and reporting procedures.