FUNCTIONS &

COMMUNICATION
IN POM

Presented by,
Dinesh kumar S (14MBA005)
Divya K (14MBA006)

Functions of a production
manager
Planning
Organizing
Controlling
Directing
Staffing

Main functions
1. Selection of product & design -(right product
to produce)
2. Selection of production process -(method,
technology, machine handling, material usage)
3. Selection of right production capacity (demand forecasting and estimation)
4. Production planning -(Routing & scheduling)

Main functions
5. Production control -(Estimated & actual
output)
6. Quality & cost control -(Quality
assurance & less cost of production)
7. Inventory control -(Over & under
stocking)
8. Maintenance & replacement of
machines -(Machine check & service)

Consequences of poor
function
Low productivity
Vulnerable to internal & external
threats
No profitability
Exit from the market

Communication Payoffs
Quality issues
Missed orders
Increased scrap
Absenteeism
Employee turnover

Overcoming poor
communication
If overcome- Optimal operating
environment
Factory floor- New hire- Buddy
Middle level managers- ExperiencedTraining & practice
Owner/President- Complete authorityServant leaders

Example- Cargill
Innovating communication in production
processes
ShiftCliq- electronic shift system
Cargill plant processes about 250,000 tonnes of
maize and 750,000 tonnes of wheat every year
Addresses:
Tasks & misunderstandings
Availability & openness

THANK YOU