Manufacturing manager vs manager

The differences between manufacturing managers and managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a manufacturing manager, becoming a manager takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, a manufacturing manager has an average salary of $101,712, which is higher than the $58,651 average annual salary of a manager.

The top three skills for a manufacturing manager include continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and production schedules. The most important skills for a manager are customer service, payroll, and food safety.

Manufacturing manager vs manager overview

	Manufacturing Manager	Manager
Yearly salary	$101,712	$58,651
Hourly rate	$48.90	$28.20
Growth rate	3%	6%
Number of jobs	40,395	1,236,194
Job satisfaction	-	4.57
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	48	44
Years of experience	2	6

What does a manufacturing manager do?

A manufacturing manager is an individual who manages the day-to-day operations of the organization's production process to ensure that all workers and departments meet the organization's productivity and efficiency standards. Manufacturing managers work under a department head and assist them in planning and directing an efficient equipment layout and material flow. They implement quality control programs that ensure finished products are in par with a certain standard. They also train manufacturing workers and monitor them to ensure that they meet performance and safety requirements.

What does a manager do?

Managers are responsible for a specific department, function, or employee group. They oversee their assigned departments and all the employees under the department. Managers are responsible that the department they are handling is functioning well. They set the department goals and the steps they must take to achieve the goals. They are also in charge of assessing the performance of their departments and their employees. Additionally, managers are responsible for interviewing prospective candidates for department vacancies and assessing their fit to the needs of the department. Managers also set the general working environment in the department, and they are expected to ensure that their employees remain motivated.

Manufacturing manager vs manager salary

Manufacturing managers and managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Manufacturing Manager	Manager
Average salary	$101,712	$58,651
Salary range	Between $71,000 And $145,000	Between $37,000 And $92,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	New Jersey
Best paying company	Bain & Company	-
Best paying industry	Retail	Finance

Differences between manufacturing manager and manager education

There are a few differences between a manufacturing manager and a manager in terms of educational background:

	Manufacturing Manager	Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Northwestern University	University of Pennsylvania

Manufacturing manager vs manager demographics

Here are the differences between manufacturing managers' and managers' demographics:

	Manufacturing Manager	Manager
Average age	48	44
Gender ratio	Male, 88.8% Female, 11.2%	Male, 51.0% Female, 49.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.9% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.2% Asian, 9.2% White, 69.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	8%	10%

Differences between manufacturing manager and manager duties and responsibilities

Manufacturing manager example responsibilities.

Lead plant start up efforts by implementing TPM systems, training, tracking, course correction.
Manage a 3 shift 63 machinist , 15 mfg engineers, and 5 support CNC machining operations.
Manage cross-functional teams to derive root cause analysis and resolutions for deviations, investigations and CAPA's.
Manage tech transfers, DFM, suppliers and CMO on late stage & commercial drug-device combination products.
Manage all tissue valve production functions including QC inspection, machine shop, custom device and surgical accessories.
Utilize applicable decision making tools to consider assets, evaluate effectiveness and realign to achieve strategic goals and ROI.

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Manager example responsibilities.

Manage both BOH and FOH operations exceeding company specifications.
Manage logistics and security for high net worth individuals and corporations.
Manage budgets and payroll records, review financial transactions to assure expenditures are authorize and budget.
Guide and manage the administrative day-to-day academic program and the implementation of strategies by providing leadership to faculty and staff.
Provide leadership and direction to facility management and program owners while motivating and interacting with employees to achieve continuous improvement.
Customer-Orient with experience with POS systems, food preparation and safety regulations.

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Manufacturing manager vs manager skills

Common manufacturing manager skills

Continuous Improvement, 10%
Lean Manufacturing, 9%
Production Schedules, 4%
Production Supervisors, 4%
Sigma, 4%
Project Management, 3%

Common manager skills

Customer Service, 19%
Payroll, 9%
Food Safety, 8%
Financial Statements, 4%
Management, 4%
PowerPoint, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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