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Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Previous experience in a supervisory role within the manufacturing sector is often a requirement to fulfil the position of Manufacturing Manager. Formal qualifications in Management, Business, Engineering or related areas is required when the candidate has no work experience. Training programmes may include:
• Advanced Diploma in Manufacturing (MCAST) (MQF Level 4)
• Higher Diploma in Administration and Management (University of Malta) (MQF Level 5)
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Enterprise (MCAST) (MQF Level 6)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing) (MCAST) (MQF Level 6)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (University of Malta) (MQF Level 6)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Management (University of Malta) (MQF Level 6)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Manufacturing Managers are expected to have:
• An understanding of the manufacturing industry and the specific field the plant is operating in
• An understanding of all the functions (e.g. Finance, Human Resources, Quality, Technical) within the manufacturing plant
• An understanding of the raw material, its usage and the product
• The ability to draft production and operational policies
• The ability to devise a strategy as to how resources are allocated to meet targets
• An understanding of technical breakdowns and machinery
• Forecasting skills to ensure requirements are met
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate and coach team members
• Negotiation skills
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
Transferable skills should include:
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills in Maltese and/
or English
• Numeracy skills
• IT skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Analytical, problem solving and decision
making skills
• Time management skills and the ability to
work under pressure
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
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