As a Metal Production Manager, you will need to master following:

• define manufacturing quality criteria
• types of metal manufacturing processes

More generally, a metal production manager is also versed in:

• adhere to organisational guidelines
• analyse goal progress
• control production
• create manufacturing guidelines
• develop manufacturing policies
• follow company standards
• forecast organisational risks
• implement strategic planning
• improve business processes
• liaise with managers
• manage budgets
• manage commercial risks
• manage staff
• manage stocked company material
• manage supplies
• manufacturing processes
• meet deadlines
• optimise financial performance
• plan health and safety procedures
• procure mechanical machinery
• replace machines
• strive for company growth
• types of metal
• use IT tools

It also helps to know the following:

• ensure correct goods labelling
• ferrous metal processing
• innovation processes
• maintain relationship with customers
• manage discarded products
• analyse production processes for improvement
• apply control process statistical methods
• communicate commercial and technical issues in foreign languages
• communicate production plan
• ensure finished product meet requirements
• file claims with insurance companies
• identify market niches
• liaise with quality assurance
• manage company transport strategy
• manage emergency procedures
• measure customer feedback
• negotiate supplier arrangements
• negotiate with stakeholders
• perform market research
• plan shifts of employees
• recruit employees