Industrial Production Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
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.
| Metric | U.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
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 & Equipment
- Air samplers
- All terrain vehicles ATV
- Combustible gas monitors
- Desktop computers
- Diesel reciprocating engine generator sets
- Enclosed flares
- Forklifts
- Gas leak detectors