Industrial Production Managers
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Civilian:
Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
Military:
In the military, people need to know that the equipment they are using will perform as expected when a crisis arises. Industrial engineers manage quality control programs to ensure that the military develops and uses high quality products and systems. They also do research to determine the most effective ways for the military to use its people and equipment.
Job Titles
- Area Plant Manager
- Area Production Manager
- Branch Manager
- Brewing Director
- Bulk Plant Manager
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $87,160
- Military:
- $110,574
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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