Getting factory jobs done through others require special qualities unlike operating a machine or some other operative tasks. Supervisors need a different skill set involving managing people, systems and processes. In this role a supervisor is required to be accountable for resources under his section. He or she takes responsibility (even as operations go on under persistent pressure) for what the team member do and the outcomes of team activities, for better or worse.
These attributes, habits, characteristics or qualities which employers value in supervisors include the followings:
- Positivism
- Punctuality
- Capability
- Resilience
- Perseverance
- Empathy
- Smart working
- Reliability
- Responsibility
- Sense of priority and urgency
- Sense of operational and cultural diversity
- Eagerness to learn
- Emotional and physical maturity
- Resourceful
- Exemplary
- Target enthusiastic
- Diligence
- Adaptability
Earning the respect of your team members can’t be forced but through superior competence, behaviours and attitudes. In addition to the above effective supervisors are always supportive and showing good leadership. They guide, coach, mentor and help their team members to learn, develop and succeed in their careers.
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.