90010 – Manufacturing managers
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.