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  1. Occupations
  2. Industrial Production Managers

Industrial Production Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

SOC: 11-3051.00

Common Job Titles

  • Assembly Manager
  • Manufacturing Manager
  • Plant Manager
  • Production Manager

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Industrial Production Managers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

234,380

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $74,900. 25th percentile: U.S. $94,620. 50th percentile: U.S. $121,440. 75th percentile: U.S. $156,330. 90th percentile: U.S. $197,310. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$74,900
10% of workers earn the following or more$197,310
Workers on average earn$129,180

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Production and Processing4.4/5
  • Administration and Management4.1/5
  • Customer and Personal Service3.6/5
  • Education and Training3.4/5
  • Mathematics3.4/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Word
  • Oracle PeopleSoft
  • SAP software

Technology Skills

  • ABB Optimize IT Predict & Control
  • AVEVA InTouch HMI
  • Apple Final Cut Pro
  • Citect IIM
  • CitectSCADA Reports
  • Clockware
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Computer integrated manufacturing CIM software
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Air samplers
  • All terrain vehicles ATV
  • Combustible gas monitors
  • Desktop computers
  • Diesel reciprocating engine generator sets
  • Enclosed flares
  • Forklifts
  • Gas leak detectors
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • General and Operations Managers 11-1021.00
  • Quality Control Systems Managers 11-3051.01
  • Biomass Power Plant Managers 11-3051.04
  • Biofuels Production Managers 11-3051.03
  • Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 11-3071.00

Moderately Similar

  • Geothermal Production Managers 11-3051.02
  • Supply Chain Managers 11-3071.04
  • Project Management Specialists 13-1082.00
  • Construction Managers 11-9021.00
  • Hydroelectric Production Managers 11-3051.06

Related

  • Industrial Engineers 17-2112.00
  • Manufacturing Engineers 17-2112.03
  • Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians 17-3026.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 51-1011.00
  • Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 43-5061.00
  • Team Assemblers 51-2092.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 49-1011.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 53-1042.00
  • Validation Engineers 17-2112.02
  • Logisticians 13-1081.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Certificate7 Quality Tools CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • Certificate5s Trainer CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • Certificate5s Fundamentals CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateLeadershipIssuer: Florence-Darlington Technical College
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Business ExchangeIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Business AdministrationIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeBachelor of Applied Science in Resource and Technology ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • CertificateBusiness Office AccountingIssuer: Paris Junior College