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Industrial Production

Industrial Production Managers plan, direct, or coordinate the manufacturing and distribution of products
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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
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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
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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.
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Wages in the US:

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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.
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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

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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
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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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