Production Manager Career Guide and Counseling

Question: Production Manager? What do I have to do as a production manager? Is there a guide that explains the function and all the things a production manager needs to do his job?

Answer: The trouble with some titles is that they are too vague. A production manager in a television studio has a much different job description than a production manager at an automaker. In a nutshell, a production manager is responsible for all aspects of whatever it is the company makes. Staffing, purchasing raw materials, supervising workers, etc.

Question: What is a good 2nd career for a apparel production manager? I was formally a production manager in the (now deflated) Retail/Wholesale apparel business. I have been laid off since Jan'09 and finding that most of my industry networking and email applications have not bared any fruit. I am now looking into a 2nd career and looking for suggestions. I have some college, but no degree, so that is also a hinder for now. Maybe you are in, or have been in, a similar situation, what did you do? Any direction would be appreciated, thanks.

Answer: hi Thomas C, you are unemployed, looking for a 2nd career , have some college, with no degree. There's an option to a 2nd career for you to look into, you absolutely dont need a degree to make this work for yourself.

Question: What does an on site construction production manager do? Do they have time to sit in front of a computer all day and chat on messenger? Do they do a lot of paperwork and computerwork? What exactly does a production manager do within this field, and what equipment is around them?

Answer: They don't sat in front of the computer all day they have to go out and inspect certain aspects of the job being built.They have to know everything that is going on ,on the job.And yes there is a lot of paper work.I know a little bit about what goes on,because my husband drives a loll,which booms out a long way on one of the construction sites around Houston,Tx.

Question: what is the different functions of a human resource manager and a production manager? i just need to state three ways in which a resource manager functions differ from a production manager functions

Answer: HR Managers over see staffing, recruiting, payroll, compensation benefits, performance management, labor relations policies and leadership development. Production Managers are line managers or operations managers who manage process, procedures and employees in an operation or plant. They are responsible for managing safety, productivity, quality and revenue. (Employee output)

Question: in film making what does the production manager do? what does the production manager do besides scheduling actors, budget, breaking down the script?

Answer: Production Managers run productions on behalf of the Producer and Line Producer. They help to determine the most efficient and economic way to schedule shoots, negotiate business deals for crews, locations and technical equipment, and make day-to-day production decisions to ensure that productions proceed smoothly.

Question: If you are production manager, do you use "Quantitive Analysis programme" in solving the occured problems? I am a student of Economics and management. This academic semester I have a lection of Operations Research where we study to solve different kinds of problems using this programme. So I want to know is it popular tool in real life among production managers.

Answer: I am not a production manager, but I know that it is popular tool in real life among production managers.

Question: whats the difference between a production manager, and a distribution manager? is the difference that a production manager produces and ships a product, while distribution stores and ships? which job pays more, and is more lucrative? thanks

Answer: First of all, it depends on how big of an operation you are working in. A production manager may be someone that worked their way up from the production line. It could also be someone that makes engineering decisions on the capabilities of the product. That person would be a college-educated engineer. The distribution manager can have the same differences in qualifications. It could be someone that was a delivery driver and worked their way up to the chief of distribution (delivery). It could also be someone that is a college-educated logistician that makes big decisions on getting the product ready and actually delivered. Your best bet is to read about the differences in position descriptions. Take a look at the Federal job announcements. These listings have tabs for qualifications and duties. This will help you see the skills and requirements for the jobs you are looking for. See the website below, and search on job titles with production or distribution in the title. Good Luck!

Question: How to be a Tour/Production Manager? How do you go into the field of being a tour/production manager, production assistant, stage manager? jobs like that. I'm really interested in it and was wondering how would I get started etc. I'm going into my second yr of college. So basically does this require college education? Who would I contact about more info?

Answer: Nothing special

Question: What are recruitment companies search for production manager or production coordinator?

Answer: Agencies (aka "Headhunters")

Question: what are the duties of a production manager? what job description would a production manager do

Answer: Production manager could have a wide portfolio.er The manager i employ has responsibility for all aspects of the factory operation. supply of parts, manpower wages and procurement, health & safety.