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What is an associate production manager and how to become one
As an associate production manager, you are to monitor the productivity of the staff and make sure that the production process does not exceed the allocated budget and deadline. Your job is to ensure that only the optimum manpower and material resources are utilized for production. The responsibilities of an associate production manager also include the supervision of production processes and schedule readjustments when necessary. Associate production managers are involved in the assessment of product standards and the application of quality control programs. It is your responsibility to monitor equipment use and complete relevant paperwork.
A bachelor's degree in engineering or business management is required for this role. You must know how to use production-related computer software. This role requires effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills. You should be able to delegate tasks to other employers under you efficiently and keep up with deadlines. The annual average salary of an associate production manager is around $69,458.
Avg. Salary $76,256
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 3%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.70%
Asian 4.58%
Black or African American 11.50%
Hispanic or Latino 19.21%
Unknown 4.08%
White 59.93%
Genderfemale 59.68%
male 40.32%
Age - 47American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 47Stress level is high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is challenging
7 - challenging
Work life balance is poor
6.4 - fair
Associate production manager career paths
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Skills Percentages Quality Standards 23.42% Purchase Orders 20.63% Product Development 6.50% PLM 5.93% Quality Issues 3.11% Complete relevant associate production manager training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New associate production managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an associate production manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real associate production manager resumes.Research associate production manager duties and responsibilities
- Manage operations of a high-precision machining facility consisting of state-of-the-art CNC machine tools.
- Monitor weekly WIP reports from factories/vendors to ensure on time delivery.
- Review weekly WIP reports send by agents and follow up on any discrepancies.
- Monitor control plans, troubleshoot workmanship problems and supervise production activities to ensure manufacture products meet or exceed establish quality requirements.
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Average associate production manager salary
The average associate production manager salary in the United States is $76,256 per year or $37 per hour. Associate production manager salaries range between $44,000 and $131,000 per year.
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Updated January 8, 2025
