90010 – Manufacturing managers
This occupation is on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage list (median wage at least 1.5 times the average median wage). From November 3, 2026, 12 months of qualifying Canadian work experience in it can add 40 CRS points, or a qualifying job offer in it can earn 70 points. Only the higher of the two counts, not both.
Lead statement
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.
Main 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
- Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques.
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.
Example job titles
automobile production manager · brewmaster · cannery manager · clothing factory manager · container manufacturing manager · dairy plant manager · manufacturing operations manager · operations manager - manufacturing · distillery manager · factory superintendent · field director - manufacturing · fish-processing plant manager · food and beverage production manager · food-processing plant manager · food production manager · foundry manager · furniture factory manager · industrial and manufacturing production manager · lumber mill manager · manufacturing manager · printing manager · railway rolling stock production manager · production operations manager · mill manager · plant manager · mill superintendent · motor vehicle assembly plant manager · packaging manufacturing plant manager · pickling plant manager · printing plant manager · manufacturing plant manager · plastic products-manufacturing plant manager · rubber products-manufacturing plant manager · manufacturing plant superintendent · production manager - printing · production manager - manufacturing · production superintendent · railway car production manager · refinery superintendent · steel mill manager
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $33.33 | $52.82 | $93.33 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $24.73 | $43.27 | $67.31 |
| Nova Scotia | $29.00 | $48.08 | $74.36 |
| New Brunswick | $30.77 | $53.30 | $98.56 |
| Quebec | $31.32 | $51.08 | $96.15 |
| Ontario | $33.65 | $52.88 | $96.15 |
| Manitoba | $30.56 | $50.48 | $84.13 |
| Saskatchewan | $30.00 | $50.00 | $72.12 |
| Alberta | $33.65 | $57.69 | $84.13 |
| British Columbia | $36.62 | $55.00 | $84.62 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.