I ensure that goods and services are produced efficiently and that the correct amount is produced at the right cost and level of quality. Below are my key points:1. Overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule;2. Ensuring that the production is cost effective;3. Making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality;4. Working out the human and material resources needed;5. Drafting a timescale for the job;6. Estimating costs and setting the quality standards;7. Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed;8. Being responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment;9. Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programmes;10. Liaising among different departments, e.g. suppliers, managers;11. Working with managers to implement the company's policies and goals;12. Ensuring that healthy and safety guidelines are followed;13. Supervising and motivating a team of employers;14. Reviewing employer performance;15. Identifying training needs.

Below are the details:• Determining, negotiating and agreeing in-house quality procedures, standards and/or specifications• Assessing customer requirements and ensuring that these are met• Setting customer service standards• Specifying quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers • Investigating and setting standards for quality/health and safety• Ensuring that manufacturing processes comply with standards at both national and international level • Working with operating staff to establish procedures, standards, systems and procedures • Determining training needs• Acting as a catalyst for change and improvement in performance/quality• Recording, analysing and distributing statistical information• Monitoring performance• Supervising technical or laboratory staff.