Group
Occupation
132232 Production Manager (Manufacturing)
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
132232 Production Manager (Manufacturing)
Plans, organises, directs, controls, and coordinates the production activities of a manufacturing operation including physical, technological, and human resources.
Specialisations
- Operations Manager (Production)
- Paper and Pulp Production Manager
- Plant Manager (Manufacturing)
- Timber Production Manager
- Works Manager (Manufacturing)
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Plans and develops manufacturing production or operational strategies, systems, processes, objectives, and policies
- Directs and supervises manufacturing operations by monitoring and coordinating production schedules and resources
- Controls the operation of manufacturing plants or procedures through the planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours, and supply of parts and tools
- Analyses production data on logistics, cost, margins, production lead time, and personnel
- Identifies areas for improvement and implements quality control procedures
- Liaises with internal and external stakeholders, and works alongside senior management to establish budgets and targets