planning details of activities in terms of output, services provided, quality, quantity, cost, timeliness and labour requirements
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Production and Specialized Services Managers
Production and specialized services managers plan direct and coordinate the production of the goods and the provision of the specialized professional and technical services provided by an enterprise or organization either as the manager of a department or as the general manager of an enterprise or organization that does not have a hierarchy of managers. They are responsible for manufacturing, mining, construction, logistics, information and communications technology operations, for large scale agricultural, forestry and fisheries operations, and for the provision of health, education, social welfare, banking, insurance and other professional and technical services. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the fourth ISCO skill level.
setting standards and objectives
controlling the operation of plant and of procedures
assuring quality of the goods produced and services provided
preparing tenders and contract bids
establishing and managing budgets, monitoring costs, and adjusting activities, procedures and resources to minimize costs
overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment
coordinating the implementation of health and safety requirements
planning and directing daily operations
overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff
preparing, or arranging for the preparation of, reports, budgets and forecasts
representing the enterprise or organization in negotiations with other agencies, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums.
Included occupations
Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups:
131 Production Managers in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
132 Manufacturing, Mining, Construction, and Distribution Managers
133 Information and Communications Technology Service Managers
134 Professional Services Managers
Notes
Specialized qualifications and extensive experience relevant to one or more occupations classified in Major Group 2: Professionals, or Major Group 3: Technicians and Associate Professionals, are usually required. Regional managers and other senior managers who coordinate and supervise the activities of subordinate managers who have a diverse range of functional responsibilities are included in Unit Group 1120: Managing Directors and Chief Executives.