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Production Manager

 
Background
A Production Manager oversees the planning, scheduling, and coordination of manufacturing or production processes. They work with teams to ensure products are made on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This involves managing resources, solving problems when things go wrong, and communicating between different departments like engineering, quality control, and logistics.
Publications
Industry WeekProduction Engineering
Books
The GoalLean ThinkingThe Phoenix Project
Movies
How It's MadeModern Marvels
Key Figures
Taiichi OhnoW. Edwards DemingEiji ToyodaJames P. Womack
Classification
SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference658.5, 670For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
Production SupervisorManufacturing ManagerProduction CoordinatorPlant Supervisor
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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