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NOC code: 0911
Occupation: Manufacturing Managers
Area: Prince Edward Island
Results Generated on: December 12, 2006
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Job Description

Nature of Work
Manufacturing managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing establishment or of a production department within a manufacturing establishment, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager. They are employed by manufacturing companies.
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Main Duties
Manufacturing managers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing establishment or the operations or production department of a manufacturing establishment
- Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets
- Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget
- Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products
- Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
- Direct quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedures
- Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
- Train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques.
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Additional Information
- Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.
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Related Occupations
- Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers (0721)
- Senior Managers - Goods Production, Utilities, Transportation and Construction (0016)
- Transportation Managers (0713)
- Utilities Managers (0912)
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Job and Skill Requirements
Employment Requirements
- Completion of a college or university program in engineering or business administration is usually required.
- Five to ten years of supervisory experience in manufacturing are required.
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Skills Requirements
Most employers who advertise are looking for workers with the following experience and skills:

Experience:
3 - 5 years

Specific Skills:
Plan, organize and direct daily operations. Evaluate efficiency of production. Prepare work schedules.

Additional Skills:
Hire, train, direct and motivate staff.

Essential Skills:
Working with others, problem solving, oral communication, decision making, job task planning and organizing, critical thinking, computer use, reading text, writing, numeracy, document use, continuous learning, finding information and significant use of memory.
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Employment Prospects
Employment Potential: <Not assigned>
Employment Trends:
In Prince Edward Island this occupation has high employment levels; based on the 2001 Census data more than 100 people were employed in this occupation.
Date published: 2004-05-20
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Wages & Salaries

Category Average Wage
($ / hr)		 High Wage
($ / hr)		 Low Wage
($ / hr)		 Reference period
General Wage 23.51 29.13 16.10 2006
20.41 27.37 14.54 2006
22.02 28.01 16.85 2006
Associations and Unions

Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada
Regina Exhibition Park, P.O. Box 636 Stn. Main
Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 3A3
Phone: 306-522-2710

Alliance of Manufacturers and Exporters Canada
5995 Avebury Rd. Suite 900
Mississauga, Ontario, L5R 3P9
Phone: 905-568-8300

Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Can
438 University Ave. Suite 1618, Box 60
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2K8
Phone: 416-595-8251

Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association
355 Lexington Ave. 17th floor
New York, NY, 10017, Ontario 
Phone: 212-297-2122

Canadian Institute of Management
2175 Sheppard Ave. E. Suite 310
Toronto, Ontario, M2J 1W8
Phone: 416-493-0155

Canadian Lumbermen's Association
500-2319 St. Laurent Blvd.
Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 4J8
Phone: 613-233-6205

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association
1 Nicholas St. Suite 1500
Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 6B9
Phone: 613-238-8888

Canadian Manufacturers of Chemical Specialties Association
702-56 Sparks St.
Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5A9
Phone: 613-232-6616

Canadian Packaging and Printing Machinery Manufacturers Association
701-116 Albert St.
Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5G3
Phone: 613-232-7213

Canadian Plastics Industry Association
712-5915 Airport Rd.
Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1W1
Phone: 905-678-7748

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