Production supervisor
Also known as
Work environment
- Usually work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- Usually work in warehouses and factories and may travel locally
- May work in noisy, dirty and hazardous conditions
- Need to lead others, make decisions and communicate well
Salary information
Typical tasks
- Supervise staff
- Plan and schedule work
- Direct production work
- Make sure safety rules are followed
- Train workers
- Monitor machines
- Inspect equipment
- Check worker performance
- Communicate with workers
- Record production information
Outlook
Production industries are adopting automation, robotics, advanced manufacturing technologies and data-driven processes to improve efficiency and quality. In New Zealand and internationally, manufacturers are also focusing on sustainability, supply chain resilience and workforce productivity. These trends are changing how products are planned, produced and monitored, creating opportunities for more connected and technology-enabled production systems.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Leadership and team coordination skills
- Strong organisational and planning ability
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Focus on quality and continuous improvement
- Ability to work with production technologies and systems
- Clear communication and teamwork skills
AUT programmes
- Mechanical Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
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