Production Optimisation
Manage production processes and resources to maximise performance
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Production
Levels
Monitor production processes against expected performance levels
Interpret production terminologies and metrics
Perform checks to identify performance issues
Monitor outputs against expected production levels
Collect and collate production information to be recorded and reported
Report delays and additional time required to complete production
Identify performance variations, lapses and shortfalls against the production plans and targets
Prepare standard performance reports in required formats
Analyse production resources and manage resource planning to meet production performance targets and standards
Communicate production objectives and targets to team members
Review production execution and ensure operations are in line with set expectations
Analyse production yields against target performance
Verify performance of the production processes against production plans
Identify appropriate monitoring, recording and reporting formats and systems
Review performance reports
Analyse causes of performance problems and process deviations that may impact achievement of production objectives and targets
Address anomalies in production performance
Implement process changes or modifications to restore optimal production processes
Escalate issues which may impact other manufacturing processes
Review production performance by inspecting production processes, identifying constraints and restoring stability of operations
Relate production plans to production line operations
Draw insights and trends from production performance reports
Identify production constraints in accordance with production plans
Employ problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis to identify causes of performance variations
Investigate shortcomings in materials quality or machinery performance
Identify opportunities to leverage upon to increase process efficiency
Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and evaluate their root causes
Formulate solutions to address bottlenecks, inefficiencies or deviations in the production processes
Develop in-process defect control and testing plans
Manage the impact of production performance variations or failures on other manufacturing processes
Lead management and optimisation of production workflows for biopharmaceuticals manufacturing facilities
Develop production KPIs
Establish production objectives and targets
Review overall production performance
Direct initiatives to optimise production workflows and processes
Review production workflows to stream-line processes
Review recommended solutions to address bottlenecks, inefficiencies or deviations in the production processes
Allocate resources to overcome constraints
Lead the implementation of new production processes and technologies
Evaluate whether processes meet organisational requirements