Production Management Supervisor
こうむかんりがかり
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Production-Related Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Production Site Clerks
Summary
A clerical position that manages production progress at manufacturing sites, arranges materials and equipment, and creates related documents.
Description
The Production Management Supervisor handles process management and progress management based on production plans at manufacturing sites, as well as ordering and managing materials, coordinating equipment maintenance, and creating related documents (production instruction sheets and reports). They coordinate communication between the site, clerical departments, and other departments to support improvements in production efficiency, cost reduction, and ensuring safety and quality. The core tasks involve data entry and aggregation using tools like Excel, operation of various systems, and occasional collaboration with site workers and subcontractors.
Future Outlook
As factories advance toward IoT and smart factories, demand is increasing for automation and advanced production management systems, as well as data analysis skills. With the RPA of simple clerical tasks, more sophisticated work is required.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Good at coordination / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Near manufacturing line / Office work / Partial remote work possible / Shift work
Career Path
Production Management Supervisor → Production Control Chief → Production Control Section Chief → Factory manager
Required Skills
Data entry / Office software / Production management system operation
Recommended Skills
BI tools / English document reading / Production management techniques / VBA (automation)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in forms or data can affect production. |
| Communication Skills | Because there is a lot of coordination with the site and other departments. |
| Planning & Organization | Because process management and schedule adjustment are at the center of the work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it mainly involves work based on established procedures and rules. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work. |
Related Qualifications
- Bookkeeping Proficiency Test Level 3
- Business Practical Law Proficiency Test
- MOS (Excel)
Related Jobs
- Materials Staff
- Procurement Clerk
- Production Control Staff