Education

Work setting

Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule activities of production workers who operate processing machines and who fabricate, assemble, finish or inspect plastic or rubber parts and products
Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
Prepare production and other reports
Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
Transport raw materials, finished products and scrap materials through the plant
Start-up and shut-down systems
Perform ongoing machine adjustments
Ensure that safety standards and departmental policies are met
Conduct safety training programs
Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units
Monitor production and troubleshoot production problems
Investigate complaints
Identify customers' needs