Occupation

132131 Manufacturer

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

132131 Manufacturer

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations of a manufacturing establishment.

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Identifies business opportunities, devises new manufacturing processes, and determines products to be manufactured
  • Develops business plans and implements operational, marketing and pricing decisions
  • Manages and oversees the allocation of resources, including materials, equipment and personnel
  • Directs the activities of production, warehousing, distribution and other operating units
  • Researches and implements regulatory and statutory requirements
  • Oversees quality control systems for manufacturing, waste disposal, delivery and other procedures
  • Coordinates orders for raw materials, supplies and equipment, and arranges packaging, delivery and wholesaling of products
  • Oversees the provision of quotes for the manufacture of goods and arranges contracts with customers
  • May devise and oversee the implementation of production run schedules