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Description
Manufacturing managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing establishment or of a production department within a manufacturing establishment, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager. They are employed by manufacturing companies.
Job Titles
- Automobile production manager
- Clothing factory manager
- Dairy plant manager
- Distillery manager
- Factory superintendent
- Foundry manager
- Manufacturing manager
- Manufacturing operations manager
- Manufacturing plant manager
- Printing plant manager
- Production manager – manufacturing
- Textile mill manager
- Tire plant manager
Main Duties
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing establishment or the operations or production department of a manufacturing establishment
- Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets
- Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget
- Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products
- Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
- Direct quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedures
- Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
- Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques.
Workplaces
- Manufacturing companies
Skills
- Management of Financial Resources
- Management of Material Resources
- Time Management
- Coordinating
- Decision Making
Abilities
- Fluency of Ideas
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Numerical Ability
- Problem Identification
- Categorization Flexibility
Personal Attributes
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
Similar Occupations
- Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities (00015)
- Facility operation and maintenance managers (70012)
- Managers in transportation (70020)
- Utilities managers (90011)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be good for Manufacturing Managers (90010) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $25.64 | $40.87 | $96.15 |
| Canada | $26.62 | $46.15 | $79.49 |
Training
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More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.
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