Course Information

Professional Production Director

Manufacturing and Maintenance Training

Help manufacturing teams strengthen professional production director capability through practical tools, case-based learning and immediately applicable workplace action plans.

Professional Production Director training course at Masterskills

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Table of Contents

Course Overview
Learning Objectives
Target Participants
Course Outline
Training Methodology
Class Information
Materials & Certification
Faculty
Masterskills Corporate Profile
Selected Clients

1. Course Overview

Effective professional production director requires more than isolated technical knowledge. Organizations need a structured approach that connects operating objectives, process discipline, people capability, data and cross-functional coordination.

The “Professional Production Director” course helps participants understand core principles, apply practical tools and work through realistic manufacturing scenarios. The program is designed for managers, supervisors and professionals who need to convert knowledge into measurable workplace results.

Through discussions, case analysis, templates and applied exercises, participants learn how to identify issues, evaluate options, build action plans and sustain improvements in their own departments or production environments.

2. Learning Objectives

Understand the role, principles and business value of professional production director in manufacturing operations.
Identify current process gaps, risks, waste and improvement opportunities in the workplace.
Use relevant tools, indicators, templates and data to analyze problems and support decisions.
Coordinate effectively across production, maintenance, quality, planning, warehouse and support functions.
Develop feasible improvement actions aligned with safety, quality, productivity, cost and delivery objectives.
Establish follow-up indicators and routines to sustain results after the training program.

3. Target Participants

Production directors, plant managers and senior manufacturing leadersNeed to align production strategy, resources, performance and people development.
Production managers, supervisors and department headsResponsible for planning, execution, coordination and operational performance.
Engineering, quality, maintenance and supply chain managersCoordinate cross-functional systems that directly affect factory results.
Managers preparing for broader manufacturing leadership rolesNeed a comprehensive view of professional production management.

4. Course Outline

The program is organized into practical modules that move from core concepts to tools, application, implementation planning and sustained improvement in professional production director.

PART 01Profile of a Production Director

Clarify the purpose, scope and expected outcomes of profile of a production director.
Review key concepts, terminology, operating principles and business implications.
Analyze current practices, common gaps and typical shop-floor challenges.
Identify required data, process checkpoints, decision criteria and responsibility owners.
Apply practical tools, templates and case-based exercises relevant to manufacturing operations.
Discuss risk points, coordination requirements and control mechanisms across departments.
Develop an implementation action plan that can be adapted to the participant’s workplace.
Review lessons learned, improvement priorities and follow-up actions after training.

PART 02Organizing Workshops and Factories

Clarify the purpose, scope and expected outcomes of organizing workshops and factories.
Review key concepts, terminology, operating principles and business implications.
Analyze current practices, common gaps and typical shop-floor challenges.
Identify required data, process checkpoints, decision criteria and responsibility owners.
Apply practical tools, templates and case-based exercises relevant to manufacturing operations.
Discuss risk points, coordination requirements and control mechanisms across departments.
Develop an implementation action plan that can be adapted to the participant’s workplace.
Review lessons learned, improvement priorities and follow-up actions after training.

PART 03Production Strategy and Planning

Clarify the purpose, scope and expected outcomes of production strategy and planning.
Review key concepts, terminology, operating principles and business implications.
Analyze current practices, common gaps and typical shop-floor challenges.
Identify required data, process checkpoints, decision criteria and responsibility owners.
Apply practical tools, templates and case-based exercises relevant to manufacturing operations.
Discuss risk points, coordination requirements and control mechanisms across departments.
Develop an implementation action plan that can be adapted to the participant’s workplace.
Review lessons learned, improvement priorities and follow-up actions after training.

PART 04Production Management and Cost Control

Clarify the purpose, scope and expected outcomes of production management and cost control.
Review key concepts, terminology, operating principles and business implications.
Analyze current practices, common gaps and typical shop-floor challenges.
Identify required data, process checkpoints, decision criteria and responsibility owners.
Apply practical tools, templates and case-based exercises relevant to manufacturing operations.
Discuss risk points, coordination requirements and control mechanisms across departments.
Develop an implementation action plan that can be adapted to the participant’s workplace.
Review lessons learned, improvement priorities and follow-up actions after training.

PART 05Quality Management

Clarify the purpose, scope and expected outcomes of quality management.
Review key concepts, terminology, operating principles and business implications.
Analyze current practices, common gaps and typical shop-floor challenges.
Identify required data, process checkpoints, decision criteria and responsibility owners.
Apply practical tools, templates and case-based exercises relevant to manufacturing operations.
Discuss risk points, coordination requirements and control mechanisms across departments.
Develop an implementation action plan that can be adapted to the participant’s workplace.
Review lessons learned, improvement priorities and follow-up actions after training.

PART 06Production Logistics Management

Clarify the purpose, scope and expected outcomes of production logistics management.
Review key concepts, terminology, operating principles and business implications.
Analyze current practices, common gaps and typical shop-floor challenges.
Identify required data, process checkpoints, decision criteria and responsibility owners.
Apply practical tools, templates and case-based exercises relevant to manufacturing operations.
Discuss risk points, coordination requirements and control mechanisms across departments.
Develop an implementation action plan that can be adapted to the participant’s workplace.
Review lessons learned, improvement priorities and follow-up actions after training.

PART 07Advanced Production Management Models

Clarify the purpose, scope and expected outcomes of advanced production management models.
Review key concepts, terminology, operating principles and business implications.
Analyze current practices, common gaps and typical shop-floor challenges.
Identify required data, process checkpoints, decision criteria and responsibility owners.
Apply practical tools, templates and case-based exercises relevant to manufacturing operations.
Discuss risk points, coordination requirements and control mechanisms across departments.
Develop an implementation action plan that can be adapted to the participant’s workplace.
Review lessons learned, improvement priorities and follow-up actions after training.

PART 08Team Management

Clarify the purpose, scope and expected outcomes of team management.
Review key concepts, terminology, operating principles and business implications.
Analyze current practices, common gaps and typical shop-floor challenges.
Identify required data, process checkpoints, decision criteria and responsibility owners.
Apply practical tools, templates and case-based exercises relevant to manufacturing operations.
Discuss risk points, coordination requirements and control mechanisms across departments.
Develop an implementation action plan that can be adapted to the participant’s workplace.
Review lessons learned, improvement priorities and follow-up actions after training.

PART 09Performance Evaluation in Production

Clarify the purpose, scope and expected outcomes of performance evaluation in production.
Review key concepts, terminology, operating principles and business implications.
Analyze current practices, common gaps and typical shop-floor challenges.
Identify required data, process checkpoints, decision criteria and responsibility owners.
Apply practical tools, templates and case-based exercises relevant to manufacturing operations.
Discuss risk points, coordination requirements and control mechanisms across departments.
Develop an implementation action plan that can be adapted to the participant’s workplace.
Review lessons learned, improvement priorities and follow-up actions after training.

PART 10Practice: Building a Production Plan

Clarify the purpose, scope and expected outcomes of practice: building a production plan.
Review key concepts, terminology, operating principles and business implications.
Analyze current practices, common gaps and typical shop-floor challenges.
Identify required data, process checkpoints, decision criteria and responsibility owners.
Apply practical tools, templates and case-based exercises relevant to manufacturing operations.
Discuss risk points, coordination requirements and control mechanisms across departments.
Develop an implementation action plan that can be adapted to the participant’s workplace.
Review lessons learned, improvement priorities and follow-up actions after training.

5. Training Methodology

Classes are delivered in small, learner-centered groups. Instructors provide concise input, then facilitate discussions, scenario-based practice, feedback and reflection so participants can translate knowledge into practical workplace behaviors.

Group Discussions Individual Exercises Group Presentations Brainstorming Techniques Guided Practice with the Instructor Experiential Projects In-Class Activities Role-Playing Activities Class Presentations

6. Class Information

Expected Start Date	Schedule	Class Hours	Location	Tuition Fee	Registration
To Be Announced	Saturday – Sunday	08:30 – 16:30	Ho Chi Minh City	VND 4,500,000	Registration
To Be Announced	Monday – Thursday	18:00 – 21:30	Hanoi	VND 4,500,000	Registration

10% discount: registration at least 15 days in advance, groups of three or more participants, or loyal clients.Reserve a Seat

Note: The schedule above is provisional and may be adjusted based on enrollment, class arrangements and the actual training plan. Masterskills will confirm the official schedule with participants before the course begins.

Duration: 2 days / 4 sessions; maximum 35 participants per class.
Ho Chi Minh City: 224 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ban Co Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
Hanoi: 51 Le Dai Hanh Street, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Hanoi.
Corporate in-house training: Delivered at the client’s office or factory; pricing depends on the design scope, location and class size.
Additional costs: Instructor travel and accommodation costs are determined by the delivery location, where applicable.

7. Learning Materials & Certification

Participants receive proprietary course materials developed by Masterskills, practical handouts, self-assessment forms and reference materials aligned with real business situations.

Proprietary Course MaterialsStandardized content updated in line with the course objectives.

Practical ToolsChecklists, handouts, feedback templates and individual action plans.Explore the Toolkit →

Course Completion Certificate

Participants who meet the attendance and practical requirements receive a Masterskills certificate of program completion.

8. Faculty

Masterskills instructors and experts bring practical management, consulting and training experience relevant to the program content.

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Senior Production Management Consultant

Expert in production management, Lean, Six Sigma, productivity improvement, quality systems and operational excellence.

Manufacturing Excellence Consultant

Expert in production management, Lean, Six Sigma, productivity improvement, quality systems and operational excellence.

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9. Masterskills Corporate Profile

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An overview of Masterskills’ training capabilities, areas of expertise, delivery methodology and experience partnering with organizations.

Client Testimonials

“The Professional Production Director course provides practical content, relevant exercises and clear facilitation. Participants can apply the tools and action plans directly to their work after the program.”

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