Manufacturers
Manufacturers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the operations of small manufacturing establishments.
Fun facts
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Strong Future Growth
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NA Weekly Pay Before Tax
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79% full-time Full-Time Share
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24% female Gender Share
Tasks
There are many tasks done by manufacturers. A few are listed below:
- 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
Specific occupations
- Manufacturer