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Industrial production managers oversee the daily operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct the activities used to create a wide range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, or paper products.
DutiesIndustrial production managers typically do the following:
Industrial production managers, also called plant managers, may oversee an entire manufacturing plant or a specific area of production.
Industrial production managers are responsible for carrying out quality control programs to make sure the finished product meets a specific level of quality. Often called quality control systems managers, these managers use programs to help identify defects in products, identify the cause of the defect, and solve the problem creating it. For example, a manager may determine that a defect is being caused by parts from an outside supplier. The manager can then work with the supplier to improve the quality of the parts.
Industrial production managers work closely with managers from other departments as well. For example, the procurement (buying) department orders the supplies that the production department uses. A breakdown in communication between these two departments can cause production slowdowns. Industrial production managers also communicate with other managers and departments, such as sales, warehousing, and research and design.
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Industrial production managers typically need a bachelor’s degree and several years of related work experience.
EducationEmployers prefer managers have at least a bachelor’s degree. While the degree may be in any field, many industrial production managers have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or industrial engineering. Sometimes, production workers with many years of experience take management classes and become a production manager. At large plants, where managers have more oversight responsibilities, employers may look for managers who have a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) or a graduate degree in industrial management.
Work Experience in a Related OccupationMany industrial production managers begin as production workers and move up through the ranks. They usually advance to a first-line supervisory position before eventually being selected for management. Most earn a college degree in business management or take company-sponsored classes to increase their chances of a promotion.
Production managers who join a firm immediately after graduating from college sometimes work as first-line supervisors before beginning their jobs as production managers.
Some managers begin working at a company directly after college or graduate school. They may spend their first few months in training programs, becoming familiar with the production process, company policies, and safety regulations. In large companies, many also spend short periods of time working in other departments, such as purchasing or accounting, to learn more about the company.
Important QualitiesInterpersonal skills. Industrial production managers must have excellent communication skills so they can work with managers from other departments, as well as with the company’s senior-level management.
Leadership skills. To keep the production process running smoothly, industrial production managers must motivate and direct the employees they manage.
Problem-solving skills. Production managers must be able to identify problems immediately and solve them. For example, if a product has a defect, the manager determines whether it is a onetime problem or the result of the production process.
Time-management skills. To meet production deadlines, managers must carefully manage their employees’ time as well as their own.
Licenses, Certifications, and RegistrationsWhile not required, industrial production managers can earn certifications that show a higher level of competency in quality or management systems. The Association for Operations Management offers a Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) credential. The American Society for Quality offers credentials in quality control. Both certifications require specific amounts of work experience before applying for the credential, so they are generally not earned before entering the occupation.
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Male 82.6% |
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Female 11.6% |
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Unknown 5.9% |
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Ethnicity | |
White 64.3% |
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Hispanic or Latino 12.6% |
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Black or African American 11.0% |
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Asian 8.6% |
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Unknown 3.4% |
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Spanish 54.2% |
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Chinese 8.3% |
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German 8.3% |
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Japanese 8.3% |
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French 8.3% |
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Russian 8.3% |
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Mandarin 4.2% |
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University of Phoenix 21.0% |
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Purdue University 7.7% |
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Western Michigan University 6.3% |
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Villanova University 5.6% |
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Michigan State University 5.6% |
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Indiana Wesleyan University 5.6% |
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Ohio State University 4.9% |
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Wayne State University 4.2% |
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 4.2% |
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Northern Illinois University 4.2% |
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Eastern Kentucky University 3.5% |
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Baker College 3.5% |
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University of Memphis 3.5% |
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Georgia Institute of Technology - 3.5% |
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Syracuse University 2.8% |
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Cardinal Stritch University 2.8% |
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University of Wisconsin Extension 2.8% |
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Kettering University 2.8% |
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University of Tennessee - Knoxville 2.8% |
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2.8% |
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Majors | |
Business 42.5% |
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Industrial Engineering 9.3% |
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Mechanical Engineering 8.9% |
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Management 4.9% |
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Engineering And Industrial Management 4.8% |
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Industrial Technology 4.3% |
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Manufacturing Engineering 3.1% |
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Finance 2.8% |
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Project Management 2.5% |
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Electrical Engineering 2.3% |
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Operations Management 2.1% |
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Engineering 2.0% |
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Mechanical Engineering Technology 2.0% |
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Education 1.8% |
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Chemical Engineering 1.6% |
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Marketing 1.3% |
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Supply Chain Management 1.1% |
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International Business 1.0% |
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Systems Engineering 1.0% |
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Computer Science 0.8% |
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Bachelors 43.0% |
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Masters 38.8% |
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Other 10.5% |
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Associate 3.4% |
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Certificate 2.8% |
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Doctorate 1.1% |
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Diploma 0.4% |
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