What is a finishing manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a finishing manager

1. Explore finishing manager education requirements

   Most common finishing manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   58.1 %

   Associate

   15.8 %

   High School Diploma

   13.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific finishing manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Lean Manufacturing	12.59%
   Production Schedules	9.24%
   Direct Reports	8.31%
   Safety Procedures	8.14%
   Customer Complaints	7.99%

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3. Complete relevant finishing manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New finishing 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 a finishing manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real finishing manager resumes.

4. Research finishing manager duties and responsibilities

   • Attain facility commissioning after a successful FDA audit.
   • Pace manufactures aluminum die-cast parts for barbecue grills, cars and many other products.
   • Update part counts in the AS400 system as parts move through their specific process.
   • Work in a manufacturing environment, which produces aluminum coil sheet make to customer specs.

5. Apply for finishing manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a finishing manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams