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production-supervisor/references/skills.md
2026-08-14 18:00:32 +02:00

4.9 KiB

Competences — production supervisor

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/40517ed4-2769-4283-a15b-4b0d939bd2d3).

Essential

  • adhere to organisational guidelines (skill/competence)
  • adjust production schedule (skill/competence)
  • analyse production processes for improvement (skill/competence)
  • analyse staff capacity (skill/competence)
  • assess production needs to plan a production schedule (skill/competence)
  • communicate production plan (skill/competence)
  • communicate schedules to the people concerned (skill/competence)
  • control production (skill/competence)
  • coordinate communication within a team (skill/competence)
  • energy conservation (knowledge)
  • enhance production workflow (skill/competence)
  • ensure correct goods labelling (skill/competence)
  • ensure equipment availability (skill/competence)
  • ensure finished product meet requirements (skill/competence)
  • ensure safety in the production area (skill/competence)
  • evaluate employees work (skill/competence)
  • follow company standards (skill/competence)
  • follow production schedule (skill/competence)
  • implement strategic planning (skill/competence)
  • liaise with managers (skill/competence)
  • manage budgets (skill/competence)
  • manage staff (skill/competence)
  • manage workflow processes (skill/competence)
  • manufacturing processes (knowledge)
  • meet deadlines (skill/competence)
  • meet productivity targets (skill/competence)
  • monitor conveyor belt (skill/competence)
  • monitor production developments (skill/competence)
  • monitor stock level (skill/competence)
  • optimise production (skill/competence)
  • oversee quality control (skill/competence)
  • perform resource planning (skill/competence)
  • plan shifts of employees (skill/competence)
  • production processes (knowledge)
  • report on production results (skill/competence)
  • schedule production (skill/competence)
  • set production facilities standards (skill/competence)
  • strive for company growth (skill/competence)
  • supervise staff (skill/competence)

Optional

  • advise on machinery malfunctions (skill/competence)
  • apply control process statistical methods (skill/competence)
  • communicate with customers (skill/competence)
  • consult technical resources (skill/competence)
  • consumer goods industry (knowledge)
  • control of expenses (skill/competence)
  • coordinate export transportation activities (skill/competence)
  • ensure compliance with environmental legislation (skill/competence)
  • ensure products meet regulatory requirements (skill/competence)
  • features of sporting equipment (knowledge)
  • furniture industry (knowledge)
  • identify hazards in the workplace (skill/competence)
  • identify training needs (skill/competence)
  • innovation processes (knowledge)
  • inspect quality of products (skill/competence)
  • jewellery processes (knowledge)
  • lead process optimisation (skill/competence)
  • legal requirements of ICT products (knowledge)
  • liaise with quality assurance (skill/competence)
  • manage discarded products (skill/competence)
  • manage emergency procedures (skill/competence)
  • manage human resources (skill/competence)
  • manage supplies (skill/competence)
  • manufacture dental instruments (skill/competence)
  • manufacturing of sports equipment (knowledge)
  • measure customer feedback (skill/competence)
  • medical devices (knowledge)
  • meet contract specifications (skill/competence)
  • monitor automated machines (skill/competence)
  • monitor manufacturing quality standards (skill/competence)
  • musical instruments (knowledge)
  • negotiate supplier arrangements (skill/competence)
  • order supplies (skill/competence)
  • perform test run (skill/competence)
  • plan health and safety procedures (skill/competence)
  • produce sustainable products (skill/competence)
  • product comprehension (knowledge)
  • production engineering (knowledge)
  • provide technical documentation (skill/competence)
  • record production data for quality control (skill/competence)
  • recruit employees (skill/competence)
  • replace machines (skill/competence)
  • sustainable manufacturing (knowledge)
  • toys and games industry (knowledge)
  • train employees (skill/competence)
  • write inspection reports (skill/competence)
  • write records for repairs (skill/competence)

Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 43 ads, as of 2026-07-19)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

Hard skills

  • quality control — 35 %
  • process improvement — 30 %
  • performance management — 23 %
  • production supervision — 21 %
  • root cause analysis — 19 %
  • production planning — 19 %
  • production scheduling — 19 %
  • employee training — 19 %

Methods

  • lean manufacturing — 23 %
  • continuous improvement — 19 %

Responsibilities

  • safety compliance — 19 %