Job prospects Production Manager - Manufacturing in the South Central Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Manufacturing managers" in the South Central Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Manufacturing managers in the South Central Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be very good for Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the South Central region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Manufacturing managers in the South Central region:
- Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 23%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 16%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 16%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 15%
- Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 14%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Manufacturing managers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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