Production Manager

A Production Manager oversees the production process within various industries, ensuring efficient and safe operations. Key responsibilities include planning and coordinating production schedules, managing staff, and enforcing quality control measures to meet product standards.

Production Managers collaborate with other departments to align production with market demand, monitor performance metrics, and implement improvements. This role is vital for achieving production targets and driving continuous enhancement in manufacturing environments.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a production manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended

Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management
On Campus
12 months
$36,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Manager Production Manager Quality Assurance Manager
Engineering Director
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Manager Production Manager Quality Assurance Manager Engineering Director + 1 more
MSS40322

Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
Online, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Operations Officer Logistics Manager
Inventory Controller Warehouse Manager Quality Controller Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Operations Officer Logistics Manager Inventory Controller Warehouse Manager Quality Controller Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts)
Blended
3 years
$0 - $39,177
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Stage Manager Performance Artist
Theatre Manager Actor Choreographer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Stage Manager Performance Artist Theatre Manager Actor Choreographer + 3 more

Bachelor of Film and Television
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $102,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Director Screenwriter Cinematographer
Film Producer Television Producer Production Manager Film Editor Filmmaker Videographer Camera Operator Associate Producer Music Video Director Post Production Manager Video Producer Studio Executive Production Designer
+ 13 more
CUA40420

Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services
Blended, On Campus
4 - 12 months
$0 - $13,276
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Manager Lighting Technician Sound Technician
Production Manager Lighting Consultant Lighting Designer Lighting Engineer Props Assistant
+ 5 more
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Manager Lighting Technician Sound Technician Production Manager Lighting Consultant Lighting Designer Lighting Engineer Props Assistant + 5 more
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