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Production Manager (Manufacturing)

OSCA 132232·ANZSCO 133512

Employed

37,300

Part-time share

9.2%

Female share

18.1%

Median age

46 yrs

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

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Production Manager (Manufacturing) 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.

Courses linked to this job include Diploma of Production Management, Diploma of Meat Processing, Diploma of Process Plant Technology, and Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology.

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About this career

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the production activities of a manufacturing operation including physical, technological and human resources.

What they typically do

  • Plans and develops manufacturing production or operational strategies, systems, processes, objectives and policies
  • Directs and supervises manufacturing operations by monitoring and coordinating production schedules and resources
  • Controls the operation of manufacturing plants or procedures through the planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours, and supply of parts and tools
  • Analyses production data on logistics, cost, margins, production lead time and personnel
  • Identifies areas for improvement and implements quality control procedures
  • Liaises with internal and external stakeholders, and works alongside senior management to establish budgets and targets

Where they work

Manufacturing

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
33.5%
NSW
29.4%
QLD
18.4%
WA
8.5%
SA
7.5%
TAS
1.9%
ACT
0.4%
NT
0.2%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Production Manager (Manufacturing).