Industrial and Production Engineers

establishing work measurement programmes and analysing work samples to develop standards for labour utilization

analysing workforce utilization, facility layout, operational data and production schedules and costs to determine optimum worker and equipment efficiencies

developing specifications for manufacture, and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of plant and systems

organizing and managing project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment

establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations

inspecting plant to improve and maintain performance

directing the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment, and coordinating the requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules

advising management on new production methods, techniques and equipment

liaising with materials buying, storing and controlling departments to ensure a steady flow of supplies.