Assistant Production Manager
What's it like to be an Assistant Production Manager?
An Assistant Production Manager is often found within the manufacturing or creative industries, and oversees the smooth running of production lines or schedules. They are usually responsible for coordinating different teams, managing resources and schedules, and the timely delivery of finished products or services. An Assistant Production Manager might work in a range of settings, from film sets and broadcasting companies, to factories or any company that produces goods on a large scale. This role might involve troubleshooting equipment issues, managing production budgets, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and liaising with different departments. Effective communication skills, the ability to solve problems quickly and good organisational abilities are key skills for this career.
Tasks and duties
- Coordinating and supervising activities of production teams to meet goals.
- Collaborating with the production manager and other team leaders to determine quality and productivity targets.
- Monitoring schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Investigating and resolving production issues to minimise delays and maintain smooth workflows.
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of equipment, materials and production techniques and advising on their use in production.
- Conducting staff performance reviews, providing feedback and implementing training programs to support skills development.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations within the production environment.
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