2141-Industrial and production engineers

Main Tasks include -

• (a) studying functional statements, organizational charts and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication
• (b) establishing work measurement programs and analysing work samples to develop standards for labour utilization
• (c) analysing workforce utilization, facility layout, operational data and production schedules and costs to determine optimum worker and equipment efficiencies
• (d) developing specifications for manufacture, and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of plant and systems
• (e) organising and managing project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment
• (f) establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations
• (g) inspecting plant to improve and maintain performance
• (h) directing the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment, and coordinating the requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules
• (i) advising management on new production methods, techniques and equipment
• (j) liaising with materials buying, storing and controlling departments to ensure a steady flow of supplies.