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electronics production supervisor

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Electronics production supervisors coordinate, plan and direct the electronics production process. They manage labourers working on the production line, oversee the quality of the assembled goods, and perform cost and resource management.

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Competences
54
Groups
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Essential
27
Optional
27

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Essential knowledge 9 competences

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battery management systems

The electronic system that manages and monitors the performance of a battery.

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electrical discharge

The qualities and applications of electrical discharge, including voltage and electrodes.

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electrical equipment regulations

The national and international regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of electrical equipment on the workfloor. These regulations provide rules and guidelines on topics such as general risk management, electrical equipment manufacture, electrical equipment testing, electrical equipment installation, warning labels, and certificates.

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electronic equipment standards

The national and international quality and safety standards and regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of electronic equipment and its components, such as semiconductors and printed circuit boards.

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electronics

The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.

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integrated circuits

Electronic components, made up from a set of electronic circuits which are placed on semiconductor material, such as silicon. Integrated circuits (IC) can hold billions of electronic components on a microscale and are one of basic components of electronic devices.

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quality standards

The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

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supply chain management

The flow of goods in the supply chain, movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.

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types of electronics

The different categories of electronics, such as consumer electronics, medical devices, microelectronics, computers, information and communication equipment, and measuring equipment.

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Essential skills and competences 18 competences

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interpret circuit diagrams

Read and comprehend circuit diagrams showing the connections between the devices, such as power and signal connections.

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interpret electronic design specifications

Analyse and understand detailed electronic design specifications.

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meet productivity targets

Devise methods to determine improvement in productivity, adjusting the goals to be reached and the necessary time and resources.

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monitor stock level

Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

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evaluate employees work

Evaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques and check the application to ensure product quality and labour productivity.

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follow production schedule

Follow production schedule taking into account all requirements, times and needs. This schedule outlines what individual commodities must be produced in each time period and encapsulates various concerns like production, staffing, inventory, etc. It is usually linked to manufacturing where the plan indicates when and how much of each product will be demanded. Utilise all the information in the actual implementation of the plan.

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inspect quality of products

Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.

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keep records of work progress

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

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meet deadlines

Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.

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monitor machine operations

Observing machine operations and evaluating product quality thereby ensuring conformity to standards.

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monitor manufacturing quality standards

Monitor quality standards in manufacturing and finishing process.

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perform resource planning

Estimate the expected input in terms of time, human and financial resources necessary to achieve the project objectives.

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plan shifts of employees

Plans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.

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read assembly drawings

Read and interpret drawings listing all the parts and subassemblies of a certain product. The drawing identifies the different components and materials and provides instructions on how to assemble a product.

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read standard blueprints

Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

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supervise staff

Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.

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supervise work

Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.

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troubleshoot

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

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Optional knowledge 10 competences

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Sector-specific

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consumer electronics

The functioning of electronic consumer goods such as TVs, radios, cameras and other audio and video equipment.

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Cross-sector

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biomedical engineering

The biomedical engineering processes used to create medical devices, prostheses and in treatments.

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electrical engineering

The field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.

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loading charts for transportation of goods

Loading charts display information showing the weight of shipments loaded in trailers.

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mechatronics

Multidisciplinary field of engineering that combines principles of electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, control engineering, computer engineering, and mechanical engineering in the design of products and manufacturing processes. The combination of these areas of engineering allows for the design and development of "smart" devices and the achievement of an optimal balance between mechanical structure and control.

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microelectronics

Microelectronics is a subdiscipline of electronics and relates the study, design, and manufacture of small electronic components, such as microchips.

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optoelectronics

Branch of electronics and optics dedicated to the study and use of electronic devices that detect and control light.

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power electronics

The functioning, design, and usage of electronics that control and convert electric power. Power conversion systems are usually categorised as AC-DC or rectifiers, DC-AC or inverters, DC-DC converters, and AC-AC converters.

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sensors

Sensors are transducers that can detect or sense characteristics in their environment. They detect changes in the apparatus or environment and provide a corresponding optical or electrical signal. Sensors are commonly divided in six classes: mechanical, electronic, thermal, magnetic, electrochemical, and optical sensors.

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telecommunications engineering

Discipline that combines computer science with electrical engineering to improve telecommunications systems.

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Optional skills and competences 17 competences

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order electronics supplies

Order the required materials for assembling electronic equipment, paying attention to the price, quality, and suitability of the materials.

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process incoming electronics supplies

Receive incoming electronics supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.

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assemble electronic units

Connect various electronic and computer parts to form an electronic product or device.

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chair a meeting

Chairing a meeting for a group of people, in order to formulate plans and decisions that are carried out by the company.

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communicate with customers

Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.

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inspect electronics supplies

Check electronics materials for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.

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liaise with engineers

Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.

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liaise with managers

Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

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maintain electronic equipment

Check and repair electronic equipment. Develop maintenance tasks on electronic equipment. Detect malfunction, locate faults and take measures to prevent damage.

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manage distribution channels

Oversee distribution channels with regards to the requirements of customers.

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measure electrical characteristics

Measure voltage, current, resistance or other electrical characteristics by using electrical measuring equipment such as multimeters, voltmeters, and ammeters.

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oversee logistics of finished products

Ensure that the processes of packing, storage and shipment of finished products meet the requirements.

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provide technical documentation

Prepare and distribute documentation to ensure all people involved in the production receive relevant and up-to-date information.

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recruit employees

Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.

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It may include recruiting volunteers.
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repair electronic components

Repair, replace or adjust damaged electronics components or circuitry. Use hand tools and soldering and welding equipment.

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test electronic units

Test electronic units using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.

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train employees

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.

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