As a production manager, you'll oversee the production process, coordinating all production activities and operations. You'll need to:

plan and draw up a production schedule
decide on and order the resources that are required and ensure stock levels remain adequate
select equipment and take responsibility for its maintenance
set the quality standards
ensure that the production will be cost effective by estimating costs and negotiating and agreeing budgets with both clients and managers
monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed.