Production department definition
/What is the Production Department?
A production department is a group of functions within a business that is responsible for the manufacture of goods. This can include just a few specialized functions with all other work outsourced, or a fully functioning department that converts raw materials , assembles components into finished goods , and packages them.
The production department can be the largest organization within a business. It may employ mechanics, machine setup specialists, maintenance personnel, and machine operators.
A key focus of the production department is efficiency . To that end, the bottleneck operation within the facility is closely monitored and supported so that throughput ( revenue minus variable costs ) is maximized. While it is generally profitable to reduce costs where possible in this department, that is not the case with the bottleneck operation, which should be fully supported at all times.