Industrial Production

Industrial Production

Industrial Production Managers plan, direct, or coordinate the manufacturing and distribution of products

Industrial Production

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Why Should You Consider This Career?

TYPICAL SALARY

$80k

That's $3,300 per bi-weekly paycheck

CAREER OUTLOOK

Growing

That's 2000 new jobs in Utah per year (30% growth)

Less Physical More Physical

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Less Training More Training

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More Structure Less Structure

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ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES:

Area Plant Manager, Assembly Manager, General Production Manager, Manufacturing Coordinator, Manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager, Product Line Manager, Production Control Manager, Production Manager, Sub Plant Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

At A Glance in US

2028 JOB GROWTH

398,000 (35%)

SALARY RANGE

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AVG. JOBS / YEAR

398,000 (35%)

TIME TO JOURNEYMAN

398,000 (35%)

ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES:

Area Plant Manager, Assembly Manager, General Production Manager, Manufacturing Coordinator, Manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager, Product Line Manager, Production Control Manager, Production Manager, Sub Plant Manager

Your Typical Day:

Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
Direct or coordinate production, processing, distribution, or marketing activities of industrial organizations.
Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances.
Develop or implement production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, or other operational reports to detect production problems.
Prepare and maintain production reports or personnel records.
Review plans and confer with research or support staff to develop new products or processes.
Develop budgets or approve expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources, ensuring that materials, labor, or equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.
Maintain current knowledge of the quality control field, relying on current literature pertaining to materials use, technological advances, or statistical studies.

Wages in the US:

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87.12

Per Hour Base Income

$TBD

Total Compensation

Your Responsibilities

Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.
Direct sales, marketing, or customer service activities.
Evaluate quality of materials or products.
Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
Conduct employee training programs.
Evaluate employee performance.
Hire personnel.
Monitor organizational procedures to ensure proper functioning.

Knowledge You Will Learn

Production and Processing

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. 85/100

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. 77/100

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. 64/100

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. 60/100

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. 60/100

Personnel and Human Resources

Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems. 60/100

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 57/100

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. 57/100

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. 55/100

Administrative

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology. 49/100

Tools of the Trade

Flare or vent stacks
Oxygen gas analyzers
Anemometers
Diesel generators
Combustible or hazardous gas detectors for power generators
Calipers
Gas detectors
Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
Gas generators
Safety valves
All terrain vehicles tracked or wheeled
Light trucks or sport utility vehicles
Pressure sensors
Air samplers or collectors
Multi gas monitors
Taper gauge
Tape measures
Scanners
Notebook computers
Forklifts
Squares
Desktop computers
Personal computers
Tablet computers

Helpful Career Links

American Foundry Society
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
American Management Association
American Society for Quality
APICS
ASM International
National Wooden Pallet and Container Association
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Industrial production managers
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Petroleum Engineers

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