Production Manager Track
Learn the core skills of manufacturing production management: scheduling, capacity, lean, safety, KPIs, and leading a shift team.
- 6 modules, 24 self-paced lessons
- Practical action steps in every lesson
- Certificate of completion
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Who this track is for
Line leads, shift supervisors and experienced operators preparing to take responsibility for a production line or shift.
What you will be able to do
- Build a production schedule from demand and account for changeover time
- Plan capacity when demand or staffing changes
- Run 5S and core lean practices and audit them
- Calculate and act on OEE and other production KPIs
- Apply OSHA-driven safety practice, machine guarding and lockout/tagout
- Run shift meetings, handoffs and difficult conversations
Course curriculum
6 modules and 24 lessons, taken in order at your own pace.
Module 1 · The Production Manager's Role in Manufacturing
- What a Production Manager Is Responsible For
- How the Role Differs from Shift Lead and Team Lead Roles
- Where the Role Fits in the Plant Organization
- Module 1 Review
Module 2 · Scheduling and Capacity Planning
- Understanding Demand and Building a Schedule
- Changeover Time and Its Impact on Capacity
- Capacity Planning When Demand or Staffing Changes
- Module 2 Review
Module 3 · Lean Manufacturing and 5S
- Core Lean Manufacturing Concepts
- The 5S Method
- Conducting a 5S Audit
- Module 3 Review
Module 4 · OEE and Production KPIs
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Using OEE to Target Improvement
- Other Common Production KPIs
- Module 4 Review
Module 5 · Safety and OSHA Basics
- OSHA and the Production Manager's Safety Role
- Machine Guarding and Lockout/Tagout
- Building a Safety Culture on the Floor
- Module 5 Review
Module 6 · Leading Shift Teams
- Communicating Expectations and Running Shift Meetings
- Managing Underperformance and Difficult Conversations
- Shift Handoffs and Building Team Continuity
- Module 6 Review
How it works
Self-paced online course hosted on Technical Skills College. Enroll, sign in, and work through the modules in order. Apply each lesson's action step on the job or in practice, and finish with a certificate of completion. You keep lifetime access, including updates.
This track is also included in the TSC Pro Bundle ($497), which covers every career track.
Questions
Is this a license or certification?
No. This is skills training. You receive a certificate of completion from Technical Skills College. Licenses and industry certifications are issued by state agencies and independent certifying bodies, and requirements vary by state and trade. Always verify your local requirements.
How long do I have access?
Lifetime access, including updates.
What if it is not for me?
Digital products carry a 30-day money-back guarantee. See the Refund Policy.
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One-time payment of $197. Lifetime access.
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