Production Manager organize and oversee the manufacturing process from beginning to end. They ensure that resources are used wisely and that manufacturing quantity and quality meet the demands of the work order. A production manager's focus may include supply chain management, coordinating with sales representatives, procurement and logistics departments. They might manage production teams and oversee staffing, scheduling, and inventory control. Working together with supervisors and top management, they also ensure that products are manufactured to a certain quality standard and adheres to other safety/industry-related regulations. Depending on workflow, production managers may work overtime hours or second and third shifts as needed.