What does a manufacturing executive do?

As a manufacturing executive, you supervise and coordinate your employees to ensure clients are satisfied with your products. You simultaneously ensure equipment is maintained, and orders are being filled. Your responsibilities include the organization of safety, quality, and cost goals while maintaining optimum efficiency in manufacturing operations. You coordinate with the purchasing department to maintain proper inventory levels and determine the most effective ways to meet production quotas based on staffing and resources. Other duties include administering production schedules and performance expectations, and working with management to identify future production and sales targets. You are expected to put customer satisfaction and quality at the top of your priority list.