Industrial Production Managers
Did You Know:
- Industrial production managers coordinate all the people and equipment involved in the manufacturing process.
- Most employers prefer to hire workers with a college degree; experience in some part of production operations usually is required as well.
- Employment is expected to decline as overall employment in manufacturing declines.
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Direct or coordinate production, processing, distribution, or marketing activities of industrial organizations.
- Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
- Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
Overall Kind of Work
Industrial production managers plan, direct and coordinate the production activities required to produce the vast array of goods manufactured every year in the United States. They make sure that p...
Work Environment
Military
Industrial engineers usually work in offices. They may work outdoors while performing field studies or overseeing the installation of equipment and systems.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
Officer
Enlisted
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
42 Industrial Production Managers in the military
Service Branches
Industrial Engineers work in the following services:
Type of Work
The level of day-to-day involvement with data, people or things.
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Skills at a Glance
The levels of different skills helpful in this career.
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Workplace at a Glance
The level of different environmental factors you would experience on the job.
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