Different factories have different grades, and grades only exist in state-owned factories. Generally, the highest level of township state-owned factories is the deputy stock level, the state-owned factories directly under the county are the stock level to the deputy division level, the state-owned factories directly under the city are the deputy division level to the deputy division level, the provincial state-owned factories are the deputy division level to the deputy hall, and the factories directly under the central enterprises can be in the main hall. The super-large state-owned enterprises directly managed by SASAC can be given to the deputy ministerial level.

The factory director is responsible to the general manager of the company and is responsible for guiding and coordinating the overall operation of the company;

As the top leader of the factory, he usually sets a good example for organizing the employees of the company, often participates with the employees, discusses the management of the enterprise, widely listens to the opinions of the employees, and establishes and improves various rules and regulations. Assist the general manager to do a good job in the personnel work of the company, and reasonably arrange and equip the production personnel and management personnel of the company. "Director" can also refer to the honorific title for the founder in the factory.