Manufacturing 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
Manufacturing Manager earns an average of $72,430/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4.3–5.3 years. Top skills: Operations, Management, Communication.
$72,430/yr
Bachelor's degree
4.3–5.3 years
16
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Industrial Production Managers
Median Wage
$121,440/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+1.9%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (15)
Continuous Improvement Process
Lean Manufacturing
Manufacturing Operations
Six Sigma Methodology
Manufacturing Processes
Environment Health And Safety
Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Production Planning
Capacity Planning
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Operations Management
Painting
Electro-Optical Systems
Supply Chain Management
Process Engineering
Common Skills (12)
Operations
Management
Communication
Leadership
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Planning
Training And Development
Honesty
Multilingualism
Rapport Building
Certifications (3)
Master Of Business Administration (MBA)
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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