• Industrial Production Managers
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  • Business, Management and Administration
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 103,144
    $63,857 range bar $167,434
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Moderately Growing
  • Industrial Production Managers oversee the operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct activities involved in creating a range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, and paper products.

What do they typically do

  • Decide how best to use a plant's workers and equipment to meet production goals
  • Ensure that production stays on schedule and within budget
  • Communicate with sales staff, customers, and suppliers
  • Hire, train, and evaluate workers
  • Analyze production data
  • Review production reports
  • Monitor a plant's workers and programs to ensure they meet performance and safety requirements
  • Streamline the production process
  • Assess whether production needs, such as for equipment upgrades or overtime work, are within budget
  • Lead staff in resolving problems or improving production
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