Job prospects Production Planner in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Manufacturing managers in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• The manufacturing industry is diverse. Therefore, job prospects will be greater for those with knowledge and experience that is specific to the business operations of the hiring firm. For instance, a familiarity with the machinery and equipment employed by the hiring firm would be considered an asset.
• Former experience in a supervisory role is also typically required. 
• Many manufacturing operations are carried out in shifts, so a flexible schedule is beneficial.

Here are some key facts about Manufacturing managers in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 50%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 17%
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 10%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 10%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology