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Manufacturing Managers  (NOC 0911)
Southern Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

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. They are employed by manufacturing companies.

automobile production manager, clothing factory manager, dairy plant manager, distillery manager, factory superintendent, foundry manager, manufacturing manager, operations manager, manufacturing, plant manager, manufacturing, printing plant manager, production manager – manufacturing, textile mill manager, tire plant manager.

Manufacturing managers perform some or all of the following 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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Bridgewater, Digby, Lunenburg, Shelburne, Yarmouth

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Outlook & Prospects for Manufacturing Managers in Southern Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Provincial Employment Potential Information

The following table identifies employment conditions within Nova Scotia.

Table on the employment potential for Manufacturing Managers in Southern Region as well as in the rest of the Nova Scotia.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Annapolis Valley Region Fair 2011-10-06
Cape Breton Region Fair 2011-05-11
Halifax Region Fair 2011-05-31
North Shore Region Fair 2011-06-07
Southern Region Fair 2011-09-08

Labour Market Bulletins

An analysis of the local labour market and an assessment of local employment-related events.

Provincial / Territorial Labour Market News

Week of Apr 29 – May 03, 2013

Week of Apr 22 – Apr 26, 2013

Week of Apr 15 – Apr 19, 2013

Week of Apr 08 – Apr 12, 2013

Please consult the Southern Region and Canada tabs for more useful information related to outlook.