Industrial Production Managers

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Job Description


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

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Significant Points


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	Industrial Production Managers

Industrial production managers coordinate all the people and equipment involved in the manufacturing process. Most employers prefer to hire workers with a college degree; experience in some part of production operations usually is required as well. Employment is expected to decline as overall employment in manufacturing declines.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Industrial Production Managers
Management of Companies and Enterprises	7,050
Plastics Product Manufacturing	6,460
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing	5,040
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing	4,740
Printing and Related Support Activities	4,580
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing	4,440
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing	4,330
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing	4,280
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing	4,190
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing	3,690

Career Video

Title: "Production Managers"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Industrial Production Managers
Average Annual Salary	$96,370
Average Hourly Wage	$46.33
Total Employment	151,850