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Manufacturer

OSCA 132131·ANZSCO 133411

Employed

15,200

Part-time share

26.1%

Female share

26.6%

Median age

47 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Manufacturer is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations of a manufacturing establishment.

What they typically do

  • Identifies business opportunities, devises new manufacturing processes, and determines products to be manufactured
  • Develops business plans and implements operational, marketing and pricing decisions
  • Manages and oversees the allocation of resources, including materials, equipment and personnel
  • Directs the activities of production, warehousing, distribution and other operating units
  • Researches and implements regulatory and statutory requirements
  • Oversees quality control systems for manufacturing, waste disposal, delivery and other procedures
  • Coordinates orders for raw materials, supplies and equipment, and arranges packaging, delivery and wholesaling of products
  • Oversees the provision of quotes for the manufacture of goods and arranges contracts with customers
  • May devise and oversee the implementation of production run schedules

Where they work

Manufacturing

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Manufacturer.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.