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OSCA 132232Updated 2026-01-29
Production Manager (Manufacturing)
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 133512OSCA 132232
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 155k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2990
Salary range: AUD 140k-AUD 171k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
33.5%
VIC
29.4%
NSW
18.4%
QLD
Education mix
28.5%
certificate iii/ iv
17.6%
bachelor degree
14.8%
year 12
Role overview
Manufacturing Production Managers manage the manufacturing activities of organisations.
What you do
- • Determines, implements and monitors production strategies, policies and plans.
- • Plans details of production activities in terms of output, quality, quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements.
- • Controls the operation of production plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours, and supply of parts and tools.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (28.5%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Co-ordinates the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements.
- • Controls the operation of production plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours, and supply of parts and tools.
- • Controls the preparation of production records and reports.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2990
Annual median: AUD 155k
Range: AUD 140k-AUD 171k