Production Manager (Manufacturing) - ASCO 1222-11

Specialisations/Job Titles

  • Plant Manager (Manufacturing)
  • Works Manager (Manufacturing)

Tasks & Duties

Plans, administers and reviews the manufacturing activities of an organisation to optimise resource use, minimise costs and maintain quality standards.

  • plans production policy in consultation with other managers
  • plans details of production activity in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available, and labour requirements
  • prepares work programs to achieve planned production and directs production control activities
  • controls use of production plant facilities through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of parts and tools
  • coordinates and directs quality control procedures, and the implementation of safety requirements, and ensures statutory requirements are met
  • directs research into new and improved production methods and products
  • controls the preparation of production records and reports
  • gives advice and information on production to other managers and clients
  • recommends and implements initiatives such as new techniques and products, purchases of new machinery and changes in staff levels
  • controls, directs and monitors production staff, organises staff selection, training, development and utilisation

Entry Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

This can be relevant when applying for temporary business sponsorship, and in some cases in applying for skills assessment.

Skilled Occupations List

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List. You could consider applying for Skilled Migration to Australia.

If you nominated the occupation of Production Manager (Manufacturing), you would score 50 points for skill in the skilled migration points test.

Migration Occupations in Demand List

This occupation is not on the Migration Occupations in Demand List.

Employer Nomination Scheme

An Australian business can sponsor you for a permanent visa Employer Nomination). The occupation of Production Manager (Manufacturing) is on the gazetted list of occupations approved for ENS visas.

Temporary Business Sponsorship

An Australian or overseas business can sponsor you for a temporary visa lasting for up to 4 years (subclass 457 visa - see Temporary Business Sponsorship). The occupation of Production Manager (Manufacturing) is on the gazetted list of occupations approved for temporary business sponsorship.