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Production Manager

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This is an ideal career for analytical thinkers. It’s a Production Manager’s job to plan, direct, coordinate and control an industrial process. You determine the necessary labour resources; monitor the production schedule and cost; ensure production achieves efficiency, quality, and quantity; and manage the receipt of materials and the shipping of final goods.

Salary p/a
45k - 160k

Qualifications
Degree

Intensity
Sitting

Demand
Stable

Travel
Medium

Conditions
Indoor

Weekly Hours
40-50

Pros

Important role in the production process
Great responsibility and range of tasks
Pride at successfully completing a product

Cons

Hectic and noisy work environment
Unexpected, stressful problems
Deadlines and overtime

The Bottom Line

The job of a Production Manager can be rewarding with its range of responsibilities and duties. The factory environment of a production line can be undesirable, as well as the stress of deadlines and staff, but overall, it does deliver successful, satisfying results.

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