What is production supervisor in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: production supervisor

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A business role assigned to a person who ensures that the production process runs smoothly in one or more work centers and that all the production orders for these work centers are completed on time and in good quality. The production supervisor assigns production operators to the most urgent production order operations and to the relevant machines. The supervisor must clarify issues and solve problems, such as missing components, machine breakdowns, and questions regarding work instructions.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Production Supervisor is a role in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that is responsible for the production process. This role is responsible for overseeing the production process, ensuring that it runs smoothly and efficiently, and making sure that all necessary resources are available. The Production Supervisor also monitors the quality of the products being produced and makes sure that they meet the required standards. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The Production Supervisor is responsible for setting up the production process, including defining the resources needed, scheduling production activities, and monitoring the progress of the production process. The Production Supervisor also has access to various reports and analytics to help them monitor and analyze the performance of the production process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  The Production Supervisor should be familiar with all aspects of the production process, including materials management, quality control, and scheduling. They should also be familiar with SAP PP functionality and be able to use it effectively to manage the production process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Production Supervisor role is part of SAP PP's Production Planning and Control module. Other roles in this module include Production Planner, Quality Manager, and Materials Manager.