Manufacturers

What the job involves

• Identifying business opportunities, devising new manufacturing processes and determining products to be manufactured
• Developing business plans and implementing operational, marketing, human resource and pricing procedures
• Researching and implementing regulatory and statutory requirements affecting manufacturing operations and the environment
• Directing the activities of production, warehouse, distribution and other operating units
• Maintaining quality control systems for manufacturing, waste disposal, delivery and other procedures
• Coordinating orders for raw materials, supplies and equipment, and arranging packaging, delivery and wholesaling of products
• Overseeing the coordination of after-sales service
• Overseeing the provision of quotes for the manufacture of specialised goods and arranging contracts with customers
• May devise and oversee the implementation of production run schedules

Key values of workers in Manufacturers

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Manufacturers

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Coordination

  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.