• Overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule.• Ensuring that the production is cost eective.• Making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality.• Working out the human and material resources needed.• Drafting a timescale for the job.• Estimating costs and setting the quality standards.• Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed.• Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programmes.• Liaising among dierent departments, e.g. suppliers, managers.• Working with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.• Supervising and motivating a team of workers.