Production Manager in the agri and food sector
Are you a true leader with an eye for detail, accurate in planning and administration and also energetic and people-oriented? Then you are the perfect production manager. You will find production managers in almost all sectors and industries within the economy. A production manager can work for many different companies.
Ceres offers vacancies in the Food and Agri sector at Bachelor and Master level. Thus, you will regularly find production manager vacancies at Ceres.
What is production management?
As a production manager, you are a true professional who oversees the production process and coordinates all activities to ensure that the production process runs excellently. For example, you ensure that goods and services are produced safely, cost-effectively and on time, and that they meet the required quality standards.
One way you do this is by managing and motivating employees to get the best out of a production process. As production manager, you are the link between management and employees.
Production management in the agri and food sector
Working as a production manager in the agri and food sector? At Ceres, you will regularly find production manager vacancies in this sector. The vacancies are mostly for companies in food production. Many quality standards must be met in this sector. This makes the work extra challenging.
What are the tasks of a production manager?
As a production manager, you have an extensive range of tasks. Tasks of a production manager may include:
- Creating and monitoring a production schedule
- Converting customer requirements into an effective production process
- Managing employees
- You are point of contact, motivator and coach for employees
- Checking whether raw materials and products meet the required quality standards
Look carefully at the vacancy production manager for which tasks you will be responsible. This is because the range of tasks may differ from one employer to another.
How to become a production manager
Looking for production manager training? There are various training and retraining courses that provide good preparation for this profession. You will often be required to have several years of managerial experience.
Skills that suit a production manager include:
- People-oriented and energetic
- Confident and assertive
- Planner with good organisational skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Analytical and pragmatic
- No-nonsense mentality
You don't become a production manager overnight, often you need relevant work experience and a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
What does a production manager earn?
Are you curious about the salary of a production manager? The production manager salary depends on several factors. For example, a production manager salary depends on your education and experience and what your role in the organisation will be. For example, will you become an assistant or will you be given all responsibilities. Your salary will be adjusted accordingly. You can certainly contact us with any questions on this and we will certainly be able to give you a good indication.
Vacancies for Production Manager at Ceres
Working as a production manager? Or are you looking for a job in the Agri and Food sector? With us, you will regularly find various production manager vacancies in the Agri and Food sector. Look through our vacancies to see if they include the position you are looking for. Is it not listed? Then send us an open application.
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Ceres helps you further
Ceres offers a wide range of vacancies in the Food and Agri sector. Do you have questions about Ceres, our production manager vacancies, the application process or perhaps another question? Then get in touch with us. We will be happy to help you further.