--- title: "Manufacturing Job Profiles: Manufacturing Manager" description: Manufacturing manager jobs are in high demand in the manufacturing sector and only have a 3% chance of being replaced by automation. image: https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/teacher-1280966_1920-2.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/manufacturing-job-profiles-manufacturing-manager#main) - FAQs - [News](https://ontarioeast.ca/news) - [Events](https://ontarioeast.ca/events) - [Ontario East Municipal Conference](https://ontarioeast.ca/happenings/our-team-partners) - [About Us](https://ontarioeast.ca/about-us/) - Search [![site_main_logo](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/site_main_logo.svg) ![site_main_logo_scrolled](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/site_main_logo_scrolled.svg) ![Ontario East Economic Development logo](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=245&height=150&name=logo.png) ![Ontario East Economic Development logo](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=245&height=150&name=logo.png)](https://ontarioeast.ca/) - 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In the next 5 years, Baby Boomers will be leaving the workforce and the manufacturing sector is looking for skilled workers to take their place. While manufacturing has jobs that are automated, they still need a human's touch to get the work done quickly and well. Contrary to popular belief, [automation](https://medium.com/@thersa/how-will-automation-change-the-nature-of-work-f5df09608eea) is not taking away [job opportunities](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-job-opportunities-in-eastern-ontario) in manufacturing because many jobs still require skills robots can’t master — such as social intelligence, complex manipulation and creativity. But humans can, and do, master these skills and the manufacturing sector knows this. ## Manufacturing Managers Are in High Demand Manufacturing managers have the most popular job in eastern Ontario and there is only a 3% chance that they will be replaced by automation according to data collected by [OEEDC](https://www.ontarioeast.ca/). Their work requires skills robots can’t master. According to[StatsCan](http://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3VD.pl?Function=getVD&TVD=122372&CVD=122376&CPV=0911&CST=01012011&CLV=4&MLV=4), “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.” The average [full-time salary for a manufacturing manager](https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Manufacturing_Manager/Salary) in Canada is $85,300. ![null](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Lfe32w9nsfqn7Xkg-zwIi1i87-lQOMRV8r9Y06Dm6nE4g0kMXX9pPBjEvx1SYPfJRq97jm1o-E9dm4T-GvQ9GGCvazOmhqlOn3PYR7oIoOoCE92-zWtC1Q2_HA-n-TDx98J3wIvM)A manufacturing manager’s role includes: **Planning:** - Organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating the operations of a manufacturing establishment. - Managing departmental budgets. - Implementing changes to machinery and equipment, production systems, and methods of work. **Development:** - Developing and implementing plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets. - Developing production schedules and maintaining an inventory of raw materials and finished products. - Developing equipment maintenance schedules and recommending the replacement of machines. **Supervising:** - Directing quality control inspection system and developing production reporting procedures. - Hiring, supervising and training or overseeing training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques. If you enjoy planning workflow, directing tasks and developing schedules, you would be well suited for this job. There is also room for advancement to more senior supervisory positions within this role. ## Learn More About Manufacturing Jobs In High Demand [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4499088/a1c461d6-6287-445b-8ff3-d498b835f70a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4499088/a1c461d6-6287-445b-8ff3-d498b835f70a) *External links are provided as informational resources only and are not necessarily endorsed by Ontario East.* **References:** [https://medium.com/@thersa/how-will-automation-change-the-nature-of-work-f5df09608eea](https://medium.com/@thersa/how-will-automation-change-the-nature-of-work-f5df09608eea) [https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Manufacturing\_Manager/Salary](https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Manufacturing_Manager/Salary) [http://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3VD.pl?Function=getVD&TVD=122372&CVD=122376&CPV=0911&CST=01012011&CLV=4&MLV=4](http://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3VD.pl?Function=getVD&TVD=122372&CVD=122376&CPV=0911&CST=01012011&CLV=4&MLV=4) ![Ontario East](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/Ontario%20Website%202021/Mask%20Group%20(11).png) ## Ontario East [For job seekers](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/tag/for-job-seekers) - [![linkedin-1](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/linkedin-1.svg) Post](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ontarioeast/) - [![square-x-twitter](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/square-x-twitter.svg) Post](https://x.com/OntarioEast) - [![facebook](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/facebook.svg) Share](https://www.facebook.com/Ontario.East/) - [![envelope-solid](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/envelope-solid.svg) Email](mailto:info@ontarioeast.ca) ## You Might Also Be Interested In ### [![](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/image11-3.jpg?height=485&name=image11-3.jpg) January 22, 2020 An Emerging Manufacturing Trend: Additive Manufacturing Read Now For job seekers](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/an-emerging-manufacturing-trend-additive-manufacturing) ### [![](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/blog%20post%209.jpeg?height=485&name=blog%20post%209.jpeg) September 25, 2019 Manufacturing Trends: What is Lean Manufacturing? 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