Job prospects Production Chief in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Manufacturing managers in the Saint John–St. Stephen 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 moderate for Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 24%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 18%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 15%
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 15%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology