Thursday, May 3, 2012

Role of Operation Manager in Today`s context



No doubt, operation management is a central function of every organization.

1. One of the most important function of operation manager is to make decisions in the production function.

2.Operation manager has to Plan the conversion system.

3. Operation manger should do organising and structuring of operations.

4. Operation manager has to do Job and work design.

5. Monitoring and controlling quality, quantity and cost are another functions of operation manger.

6. With the fast changing development of information technology, the role of operation managers has become more important because they have to adapt according to faster communication mediums.

7. Because of open economy and fast changing technology the role of operation manager has become multi disciplinary that`s why it is more important than what was few years back.

8. Today operation management is essentially a function concerning decision making with respect to operation system.

9. In today's context satisfaction of customer is at lowest cost is necessary, that is the main responsibility of manager.

10. As far as decision making is considered today's operation manager makes three types of important decision. i.e. strategic, operating and controlling or monitoring. decisions. These decision are related to product, process and manufacturing facilities.

Thus it can be concluded that in today's context the role of operation manager is not confined to conversion activity but much beyond that. Above functions clarify the role of operation manager and importance of role of operation manager.

What are the other important functions and why?

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