He/She oversees manufacturing processes, managing the material, equipment and production workflows for the manufacturing of goods or products, in accordance with quality, cost, deadline, quantity, safety, and environmental requirements. The production supervisor strictly adheres to the policies defined by management. He/She may supervise cross-functional work teams or a department and manage its budget. The production supervisor may also oversee other annex services required for production (production greenlight, planning and scheduling, purchasing, subcontracting, maintenance, etc.).