Profession manufacturing facility manager

Manufacturing facility managers foresee the maintenance and routine operational planning of buildings intended to be used for manufacturing activities. They control and manage health and safety procedures, supervise the work of contractors, plan and handle buildings maintenance operations, fire safety and security issues, and oversee buildings' cleaning activities.

Personality Type

• Enterprising / Artistic
• Enterprising / Conventional
• Enterprising / Investigative

Knowledge

• Supply chain management

  The flow of goods in the supply chain, movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.

• Electrical power safety regulations

  The compliance with safety measures which need to be taken during the installation, operation, and maintenance of constructions and equipment which function in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power, such as the appropriate safety gear, equipment handling procedures, and preventive actions.

Skills

• Ensure equipment availability

  Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

• Make health, safety and environment assessments

  Execute health, safety and environmental assessments to ensure proper working environment and conditions.

• Ensure inspections of facilities

  Plan and make sure that a regular inspection system is in place to ensure the facilities are fit for purpose and to prevent hazards and further risks.

• Manage budgets

  Plan, monitor and report on the budget.

• Liaise with managers

  Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

• Supervise work

  Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.

• Plan buildings maintenance work

  Schedule maintenance activities of property, systems and services to be deployed in public or private buildings, according to the priorities and needs of the client.

• Adhere to organisational guidelines

  Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.

• Monitor contractor performance

  Manage the performance of the contractor, assess whether they are meeting the agreed standard and correct underperformance if needed.

• Carry out energy management of facilities

  Contribute to develop effective strategies for energy management and making sure that these are sustainable for buildings. Review buildings and facilities to identify where improvements can be made in energy efficiency.

• Manage space utilisation

  Oversee the design and development of a plan for space and facility allocation that is based on user's needs and priorities.

• Plan health and safety procedures

  Set up procedures for maintaining and improving health and safety in the workplace.

• Manage manufacturing facilities

  Plan, maintain, and foresee the relevant considerations for manufacturing facilities management. Ensure a steady development of strategic plans for plants and make sure they serve their functionality efficiently.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB