Also known as: Manager (Production Manufacturing), Plant Manager (Manufacturing), Works Manager (Manufacturing)
Occupation Description
Production managers (manufacturing) plan, administer and review the manufacturing activities of an organisation to optimise resource use, minimise costs and maintain quality standards.
Production managers (manufacturing) may…
Personal Requirements
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Environment
Production managers (manufacturing) usually work indoors in factories and offices, often working closely with other professionals to design and plan the manufacture of new products.
Training
To work as a production manager (manufacturing) you will usually require an Advanced Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing . Of course, with experience, and further training such as a Degree, you could work in occupations such as production-plant engineer or manufacturing systems engineer, and you can continue to progress further along a career pathway that could see you in a number of senior management positions.
Advanced Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing
Degree
Earnings, Job and Employment Prospects
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Printed Resources
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