• Completion of a college or university program in engineering or business administration is usually required.
  
• Five to ten years of supervisory experience in manufacturing are required.
  

Diploma
Bachelor

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques
Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget
Organize and maintain inventory
Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
Direct quality control inspections
Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products
Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines