Manufacturing Job and Operations Job Categories

Manufacturing Job and Operations Job Categories
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Manufacturing/Production

Light Machine Operator - Operates equipment that is small and/or lightweight in nature. This may include hand tools, lathes, indoor machine shop machinery, etc. May perform routine and minor maintenance on equipment.

Heavy Machine Operator - Operates equipment that is larege and/or heavyweight in nature. This may include trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, front end loaders, tractors, etc. May perform routine and minor maintenance on equipment.

Machine Production Supervisor - Oversees production of goods in an industrial shop setting. Gives input into standards and method of production. Supervises labor. Provides reports to senior management on output and quality. Requires 3 - 5 years manufacturing experience. A college degree is desirable.

Assembler I - Performs assembly work of a highly repetitive nature. Requires some mechanical ability. May use special or standard hand tools. Requires moderate supervision. Requires less than one week of on the job training.

Assembler II - Performs assembly work requiring a greater degree of mechanical ability, performs accurate fitting, adjusting or straightening. Needs little or no supervision.

Assembly Supervisor - Oversees assembly function and ensures quality of final product. Supervises assemblers. Requires 2 - 4 years assembly experience. Some college is highly desirable.

Production Scheduler I - Schedules and coordinates flow of work within or between departments of manufacturing plant to expedite production.


Production Scheduler II - Reviews master production schedule and work orders, establishes work order specifications, establishes priorities. Revises schedule according to availability of materials, workers, and production capacity. Requires 1 - 2 years scheduling experience.

Production Supervisor - Directs and coordinates activities of production department(s) in processing materials or material products in industrial establishment, applying knowledge of production methods, equipment, and capability of workers. Confers with management personnel to establish production and QC standards. Plans and directs production activities and establish priorities in keeping with effective operations. Requires 2 - 4 years production experience. Some college is highly desirable.

Quality Assurance Inspector - Develops, formulates and conducts quality control programs using advanced inspection methods, tests, devises and control techniques. May conduct studies to determine cause, effect, and corrective measures required to remedy deviations from standard. Requires college degree and 3 - 5 years QA experience.

Safety Manager - Develops and implements safety program to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions, using knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, and industrial health and safety laws. Requires college degree and 3 - 5 years safety experience.

Team Leader - Coordinates activities of coworkers involved in manufacturing, production, or assembly work. May assist workers with difficult situations, communicate with management personnel and train new members of team. Requiers 1 -2 years manufacturing and/or production experience. Some college highly desirable.

Packaging Supervisor - Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in packaging products and materials for storage or shipment. Studies production orders to determine type and quantity of product, container to be used and other packaging requirements. Inspects packaging operation to assure conformance to specifications.

Manufacturing Supervisor - Reporting to manufacturing manager directs plant personnel in the production of goods in a specific quality and quantity. Motivates and encourages workers to achieve maximum productivity.

Manufacturing Manager - Responsible for effective planning, coordinating and directing all of establishments manufacturing activities. Determines applicable policies relating to production function. Responsible for engineering, cost and quality control, and for the safety and welfare of workers. Requires college degree and 3 - 5 years manufacturing experience.

VP, Manufacturing - Oversees all manufacturing activities within an organization. Sets policies, procedures, and manufacturing standards. Normally requires a degree and 7+ years experience. Masters degree highly desirable.