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Industrial Production Managers
Management · SOC 11-3051
1.3% AI Exposure — Medium
$126,060
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
13,800
Proj. Annual Openings
246,250
Employment (OEWS 2025)
99/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure1.3%
AI Resiliency99/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure9.7%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Speaking
3.Speaking
4.Critical Thinking
5.Monitoring
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
Common titles: Area Plant Manager, Assembly Manager, General Production Manager, Manufacturing Coordinator, Manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager
Representative Tasks
- •Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
- •Direct or coordinate production, processing, distribution, or marketing activities of industrial organizations.
- •Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
- •Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
- •Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.
- •Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
- •Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.
- •Direct sales, marketing, or customer service activities.
- •Evaluate quality of materials or products.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
12.0%
Avg AI Exposure
10
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 1.3% | 9.7% |
| Outlook | Average | 40% Bright |
| Median Salary | $126,060 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 99/100 | N/A |