By Dr. Olaniyi Opanuga, CPMP, CPM, COMP, COM, FNIPM

What it takes to perform well in production supervisor’s role are similar though different organizations have varied references in terms of specific job duties and responsibilities.

As a guide the following essential skills should suffice:

• Work Organization
• Leadership
• Technical and General Report Writing
• Communication
• Performance Management
• Critical Thinking And Creativity
• Team laying
• Delegation
• Problem Solving And Decision Making
• Interpersonal & Human Relations
• Time Management
• Ownership and Intrepreneurial
• Conflict Resolution
• Priority Management
• Numerical and Data Analytics
• IT and Software Application

To be a good supervisor you need hard and softskills.

Generally, Production supervisors need to have technical, human and conceptual skills in the right proportion.

Careers and Qualifications in Production Supervisory Management

Obtain the Certified Production Supervisory Management Professional (CPSMP)from the Nigerian institute of production Management (NIPM) and College of Production and Operations Management (COPOM) Professional Diploma and Professional Advanced Diploma to complement your entry level qualifications such as BSc, HND, OND or equivalent and on-the-job experience and training.

Become a Production Manager

Explore means to get into production management role. The natural transitioning or progression from the role of a supervisor to a manager is certain for those who are focused and prepared to develop themselves.

Get professional Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Professional Diploma (PGD) from the College of Production & Operations Management (COPOM) and Certified Production Management Professional (CPMP) Certification from the Nigerian Institute of Production Management (NIPM). Employers might also prefer that you have a professional membership qualification such as the Graduate Membership or Associate Membership (ANIPM) OF NIPM.