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Production Manager/Supervisor
Careers & Salaries
Also Known as:
Plant Supervisor, Assembly Supervisor, Production Manager, Quality Assurance Supervisor (QA Supervisor), Department Manager, Molding Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Line Supervisor
What is a
Production Manager/Supervisor
?
Production Manager organize and oversee the manufacturing process from beginning to end. They ensure that resources are used wisely and that manufacturing quantity and quality meet the demands of the work order. A production manager's focus may include supply chain management, coordinating with sales representatives, procurement and logistics departments. They might manage production teams and oversee staffing, scheduling, and inventory control.
Working together with supervisors and top management, they also ensure that products are manufactured to a certain quality standard and adheres to other safety/industry-related regulations. Depending on workflow, production managers may work overtime hours or second and third shifts as needed.
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Why Become
Production Manager/Supervisor
U.S. Employment Demand Metrics
Projected Annual Job Openings:
65,200
Skills Needed
General Skills:
Active Listening
Management of Personnel Resources
Speaking
Time Management
Coordination
Technical Skills:
Office suite software
Project management software
Analytical or scientific software
Industrial control software
Computer aided design CAD software
Document management software
Industrial control software
What Does a
Production Manager/Supervisor
Do?
Enforce rules or regulations.
Record operational or production data.
Inspect production equipment.
Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
Exchange information with colleagues.
Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures.
Direct operational or production activities.
U.S. Employment Demand Metrics
2018:
639,700
professionals
2028:
638,500
professionals
Projected Annual Job Openings:
65,200
How Much Can You Earn?
Average Yearly Salary
$73,310
What Education Do You need?
People starting in this career usually have
Less than High School Diploma
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Some College, but No Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate or Professional Degree
Common Past Positions
Construction Worker
Landscaper
Server
Common Next Positions
Material Handler
Machine Operator
Production Worker
Warehouse Associate
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