Production Managers
ANZSCO 1335
64,700
4%
16%
$2,298
47 yrs
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Production Managers 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 Extractive Industries Management.
Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Growing.
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About this career
Production Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the production activities of forestry, manufacturing and mining organisations including physical and human resources.
What they typically do
- Determining, implementing and monitoring production strategies, policies and plans
- Planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements
- Controlling the operation of production plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of parts and tools
- Monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimise costs
- Informing other managers about production matters
- Overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment
- Directing research into production methods, and recommending and implementing initiatives
- Controlling the preparation of production records and reports
- Coordinating the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements
- Directing staff activities and monitoring their performance
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Production Managers.
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Diploma of Production Management
MSM50316 · AQF 5 · 1 providers
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Diploma of Meat Processing
AMP50221 · AQF 5 · 2 providers
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Diploma of Process Plant Technology
PMA50116 · AQF 5 · 10 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Extractive Industries Management
RII60220 · AQF 6 · 3 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology
PMA60116 · AQF 6 · 5 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Meat Processing
AMP60122 · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining
RII60120 · AQF 6 · 4 providers
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Certificate IV in Pulp and Paper Operations
PPM40121 · AQF 4 · 0 providers
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Diploma of Pulp and Paper Operations Management
PPM50121 · AQF 5 · 0 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management
RII60320 · AQF 6 · 5 providers
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Diploma of Minerals Processing
RII50326 · AQF 5 · 3 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management
RII60726 · AQF 6 · 10 providers