Our production foreman is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating activities in a manufacturing environment. They must manage their own time – and that of others – to ensure that quotas and other requirements are met; they are also responsible for motivating, developing, and leading associates and subordinates. Excellent production knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques are expected in this position; using this knowledge, production foremen ensure manufacturing and distribution of goods are efficient in accordance with company goals and generally accepted industry standards. The production foreman also coordinates maintenance and repair schedules for machines, as well as helps build staff knowledge on the operation of these machines.