Manufacturing managers

About this job

Manufacturing managers:

plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing plant or of a production department within a manufacturing plant, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager
are employed by manufacturing companies

Common job titles

brewmaster
chief, production
director, operations - manufacturing

enologist / oenologist
head, production
manager, automobile production
manager, business - manufacturing
manager, clothing factory
manager, food and beverage production

manager, foundry / metalworks fabrication
manager, furniture factory
manager, logistics - manufacturing

manager, operations - public utilities
manager, production - auto / railway cars
manager, production planning / operations
manager, winery
planner, production

brewmaster
chief, production
director, operations - manufacturing
enologist / oenologist
head, production
manager, automobile production

manager, business - manufacturing
manager, clothing factory
manager, food and beverage production
manager, foundry / metalworks fabrication
manager, furniture factory
manager, logistics - manufacturing
manager, operations - public utilities
manager, production - auto / railway cars
manager, production planning / operations
manager, winery
planner, production

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$80,212

Source: 2017 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2017 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))

Provincial hourly rate

High
Median
Low

Source: 2017 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2018-2028)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

2018 - 2023
2023 - 2028

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 3,970

2018
2023
2028

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

New jobs due to economic growth:
4.8%
190 openings

Replacement of retiring workers:
95.2%
3,780 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Cariboo

Employment in 2018:

250

Average annual employment growth:

0.7%

Expected number of job openings:

90

Kootenay

Employment in 2018:

230

Average annual employment growth:

1.3%

Expected number of job openings:

130

Mainland / Southwest

Employment in 2018:

7,490

Average annual employment growth:

0.1%

Expected number of job openings:

2,770

North Coast & Nechako

Employment in 2018:

100

Average annual employment growth:

0.8%

Expected number of job openings:

40

Northeast

Employment in 2018:

130

Average annual employment growth:

-0.1%

Expected number of job openings:

30

Thompson-Okanagan

Employment in 2018:

1,020

Average annual employment growth:

0.3%

Expected number of job openings:

440

Vancouver Island / Coast

Employment in 2018:

1,120

Average annual employment growth:

0.2%

Expected number of job openings:

470

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Duties

Manufacturing managers:

plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing plant or the operations or production department of a manufacturing plant
develop and create plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets
plan and manage the establishment of departmental budgets
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

Work environment

A conventional controlled environment such as an office, hospital or school

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

8,700 workers are employed

73% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by gender

Men

Women

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by age group

15 - 24 years

25 - 44 years

45 - 64 years

65+ years

Source: 2016 Census

Labour force by industry

Manufacturing:

95%

Wholesale Trade:

2%

Construction:

1%

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services:

1%

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Source: 2016 Census

Employment by region

% employment of this occupation

% employment of all occupations

Cariboo

Kootenay

Mainland / Southwest

North Coast & Nechako

Northeast

Thompson-Okanagan

Vancouver Island / Coast

Source: 2016 Census

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

completion of a college or university program in engineering or business administration is usually required.
five to 10 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing are required.

Skills

Innovative
Social
Directive
Verbal & Written Comprehension

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Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

Operations Management/Supervision

For more information about programs offered specifically for this career, visit EducationPlannerBC.

Related careers

Career paths and resources

Career paths

Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.

Additional resources

Additional resources are not currently available for this career.

Manufacturing managers (NOC 0911)

About this job

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

Provincial hourly rate

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2018-2028)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

Job openings

Composition of job openings

Regional outlook

Duties

Work environment

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

Employment by gender

Employment by age group

Labour force by industry

Employment by region

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

Skills

Education programs in B.C.

Related careers

Career paths and resources

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