WHAT DOES A PRODUCTION MANAGER DO?

A Production Manager manages the production team on the factory floor to make sure customer orders are fulfilled on time and to the customer specifications and also guiding and helping the team to achieve their best.  A Production Manager will liaise with various other departments to organise stock control and customer orders.

HOW DID YOU END UP IN THIS JOB?

I was originally employed as a Quality Controller. After volunteering to help run various off site projects I was offered a job as a Section Leader. One year later, the job for Trainee Production Manager was advertised and I was the successful candidate.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE THINKING OF PURSUING THIS CAREER?

Always stay positive and help out others the best that you can. Despite what you might think, your extra effort will never go unnoticed.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DOING YOUR JOB?

I have been in my current role for three years, 2 as a trainee production manager and one as the Production Manager.

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS TIME?

I see myself being a fully trained, knowledgeable and experienced Production Manager, with a strong ambition to move up to an Operations Manager position.