Industrial Production Managers

Management Occupations
O*NET-SOC code
11-3051.00

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

  • Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08

    High· relative

    LowFour relative bandsVery high

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)

    831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band

    Source dataset (XLSX download)

  • Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03

    0.013

    0.000Range of values carried here0.745

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published

    Mapped onto O*NET tasks

    Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value

    Source dataset (CSV download)

  • Data source: ILOPublished: 2025

    0.38

    0.09Range of values carried here0.70

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published

    Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published

    Source dataset (PDF download)

What kind of figure this source publishes

The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.

Task-level exposure

Exposed tasks only

21 rated tasks · 19 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (90.5%)

β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.

  • Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
  • All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
Source
OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
Release
gh-main-0471612
License
MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
Task (O*NET 30.2)Claude.aiRaw / share %APIRaw / share %
Prepare reports on operations and system productivity or efficiency.

11-3051.00

0.0100100.00.010025.0
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.

11-3051.00

0.00000.00.030075.0
Develop or implement production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, or other operational reports to detect production problems.

11-3051.00

0.00000.00.00000.0
Review plans and confer with research or support staff to develop new products or processes.

11-3051.00

0.00000.00.00000.0
Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.

11-3051.00

0.00000.0—0
Not observed on any surface — 16 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states.
Direct or coordinate production, processing, distribution, or marketing activities of industrial organizations.
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Develop budgets or approve expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources, ensuring that materials, labor, or equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.
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Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances.
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Initiate or coordinate inventory or cost control programs.
—0—0
Prepare and maintain production reports or personnel records.
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Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
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Coordinate or recommend procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.
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Maintain current knowledge of the quality control field, relying on current literature pertaining to materials use, technological advances, or statistical studies.
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Negotiate materials prices with suppliers.
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Conduct site audits to ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
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Develop or enforce procedures for normal operation of manufacturing systems.
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Implement operational and emergency procedures.
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Maintain records to demonstrate compliance with safety and environmental laws, regulations, or policies.
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Monitor permit requirements for updates.
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Optimize operational costs and productivity consistent with safety and environmental rules and regulations.
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Supervise subordinate employees.
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Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page

All O*NET 31.0 task statements (21)

All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.

Task (O*NET 31.0)Type
Direct or coordinate production, processing, distribution, or marketing activities of industrial organizations.Core
Develop budgets or approve expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources, ensuring that materials, labor, or equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.Core
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.Core
Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.Core
Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances.Core
Initiate or coordinate inventory or cost control programs.Core
Prepare and maintain production reports or personnel records.Core
Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.Core
Develop or implement production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, or other operational reports to detect production problems.Core
Review plans and confer with research or support staff to develop new products or processes.Core
Coordinate or recommend procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.Core
Maintain current knowledge of the quality control field, relying on current literature pertaining to materials use, technological advances, or statistical studies.Core
Negotiate materials prices with suppliers.Supplemental
Conduct site audits to ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations.—
Develop or enforce procedures for normal operation of manufacturing systems.—
Implement operational and emergency procedures.—
Maintain records to demonstrate compliance with safety and environmental laws, regulations, or policies.—
Monitor permit requirements for updates.—
Optimize operational costs and productivity consistent with safety and environmental rules and regulations.—
Prepare reports on operations and system productivity or efficiency.—
Supervise subordinate employees.—

Occupation information

Employment outlook (BLS)

Values for the whole SOC 11-3051 group (Industrial production managers), not for this O*NET occupation alone.

Employment, 2025
252K
Projected employment, 2035
259K
Change (2025–35)
+2.6%
Median annual wage, 2025
$126,060
Typical education needed for entry
Bachelor's degree
lowest $30,890median wage across 825 detailed occupations, BLS EP 2025–35highest $559,030

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — Employment by detailed occupation, 2025 and projected 2035

Korea classification links (KSCO)

Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.

KSCO codeKSCO titleRelationStatus
14131식품 생산 관리자This occupation is broaderconfirmed
14132섬유 및 의복 제품 생산 관리자This occupation is broaderconfirmed
14133화학제품 생산 관리자This occupation is broaderconfirmed
14134금속제품 생산 관리자This occupation is broaderconfirmed
14135기계제품 생산 관리자This occupation is broaderconfirmed
14136전기 및 전자 제품 생산 관리자This occupation is broaderconfirmed
14114광업 관련 관리자Related, not a matchreviewed
14909그 외 건설‧전기 및 생산 관련 관리자Related, not a matchconfirmed

Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)

ILO occupational description

AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.

  • ISCO-08 1321Manufacturing Managers

The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.

Manufacturing managers plan, direct and coordinate activities concerned with the production of goods, the production and distribution of electricity gas and water, and the collection, treatment and disposal of waste. They may manage the production departments of large enterprises or be the managers of small manufacturing companies.

Tasks

  • (a) determining, implementing and monitoring production strategies, policies and plans;
  • (b) planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements;
  • (c) controlling the operation of production plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of parts and tools;
  • (d) establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimize costs;
  • (e) consulting with and informing other managers about production matters;
  • (f) overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment;
  • (g) controlling the preparation of production records and reports;
  • (h) coordinating the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements;
  • (i) identifying business opportunities and determining products to be manufactured;
  • (j) researching and implementing regulatory and statutory requirements affecting manufacturing operations and the environment;
  • (k) overseeing the provision of quotes for the manufacture of specialized goods and establishing contracts with customers and suppliers;
  • (l) overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.

Example occupations

Manufacturer · Manufacturing manager · Production and operations manager (manufacturing)

Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits

ESCO occupational vocabulary

Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.

  • industrial production managerESCO 1321.1.1Same scope

    Industrial production managers oversee the operations and the resources needed in industrial plants and manufacturing sites for a smooth running of the operations. They prepare the production schedule by combining the requirements of clients with the resources of the production plant. They organise the journey of incoming raw materials or semi finished products in the plant until a final product is delivered by coordinating inventories, warehouses, distribution, and support activities.

  • chemical plant managerESCO 1219.5.1This occupation is broader

    Chemical plant managers coordinate the day-to-day production of chemical products ensuring the quality of products and equipment, the safety of personnel and protection of the environment. They define and implement the investment budget, deploy industrial objectives and manage the unit as a profit center representing the company in its economic and social environment.

  • footwear product development managerESCO 1223.2.1.2This occupation is broader

    Footwear product development managers coordinate the footwear design and the product and collection development process in order to comply with design specifications, deadlines, strategic requirements and policies of the company. They track style development and review design specification in order to meet the design vision, the manufacturing environment, and the company’s financial goals.

  • footwear production managerESCO 1321.1.1.4This occupation is broader

    Footwear production managers plan, distribute, and coordinate all necessary activities of the different footwear manufacturing phases ensuring the adherence to quality standards and production and productivity pre-defined goals.

  • foundry managerESCO 1219.5.2This occupation is broader

    Foundry managers coordinate and implement short and medium term casting production schedules, and coordinate the development, support and improvement of casting processes, and the reliability efforts of the maintenance and engineering departments. They also partner with ongoing remediation initiatives.

  • leather finishing operations managerESCO 1321.1.1.5This occupation is broader

    Leather finishing operations manager plan and organise the work of the finishing department. They are in charge of chemical supply and equipment management. They also coordinate the staff.

  • leather goods product development managerESCO 1223.2.1.4This occupation is broader

    Leather goods product development managers coordinate the leather goods design and product development process in order to comply with marketing specifications, deadlines, strategic requirements and policies of the company. They communicate and collaborate with other cross functional teams or professionals involved in leather goods production, such as logistics and marketing, costing, planning, production and quality assurance. They are responsible for the leather goods product collections development which involve activities such as tracking style development, reviewing design specification in order to meet the design vision, the manufacturing environment, and the rent-ability of the companies.

  • leather goods production managerESCO 1321.1.1.6.1This occupation is broader

    Leather goods production managers perform a wide range of activities and tasks in the field of management, namely, they plan, distribute and coordinate all necessary activities of the different leather goods manufacturing phases envisaging the accomplishment of the quality standards and production and productivity pre-defined goals.

  • leather production managerESCO 1321.1.1.6This occupation is broader

    Leather production managers plan all aspects of the leather production process. They ensure the required throughput of the factory in terms of quality and quantity of the leather. They organise the production staff. They monitor and ensure the operation of machinery and equipment. They cooperate with managers of each production department.

  • manufacturing managerESCO 1321.1This occupation is broader

    Manufacturing managers plan, oversee and direct the manufacturing process in an organisation. They ensure products and services are efficiently produced within the timeframe and budget given.

  • metal production managerESCO 1321.1.1.8This occupation is broader

    Metal production managers organise and manage the day-to-day and long-term project work in a metal fabrication factory, to process basic metals into fabricated metals. They create and schedule production plans, recruit new staff, enforce safety and company policies, and strive for customer satisfaction through guaranteeing the product's quality.\

  • metallurgical managerESCO 1321.1.1.7This occupation is broader

    Metallurgical managers coordinate and implement short and medium term metallurgical or steel-making production schedules, and coordinate the development, support and improvement of steel-making processes, and the reliability efforts of the maintenance and engineering departments. They also partner with ongoing remediation initiatives.

+2 more

Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)

License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)

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France classification links (ROME)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.

ROME codeROME title (French)Relation
H2507Responsable de ligne de production industrielleThis occupation is broader
H2510Directeur / Directrice de production industrielleThis occupation is broader
K2316Responsable d'usine de production d'eau potableThis occupation is broader
H2218Responsable de production en industrie du boisThis occupation is broaderprovisional
H1242Responsable de développement industriel en bioproductionRelated, not a match
H2217Responsable de scierieRelated, not a match
H2502Ingénieur / Ingénieure de productionRelated, not a match
K2306Responsable de site éco-industrielRelated, not a match
H2219Agent / Agente d'encadrement en ameublementRelated, not a matchprovisional
H2506Chef / Cheffe de production en industrie agroalimentaireRelated, not a matchprovisional
H2511Responsable d'atelier de blanchisserie industrielleRelated, not a matchprovisional
H2512Responsable d'atelier de fabrication de produits non-tissésRelated, not a matchprovisional
H2513Chef / Cheffe d'équipe et d'atelier cuir et peauxRelated, not a matchprovisional
H2714Ingénieur / Ingénieure de raffinerieRelated, not a matchprovisional

Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.

ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.

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Spain classification links (CNO-11)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

CNO-11 codeCNO-11 title (Spanish)Relation
1313Directores de industrias manufacturerasSame scopeprovisional
1314Directores de explotaciones minerasThis occupation is broaderprovisional

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.

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Germany classification links (KldB)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

KldB codeKldB title (German)Relation
27394Führungskräfte - Technische Produktionsplanung und -steuerungSame scope
22394Führungskräfte - Holzbe- und -verarbeitungThis occupation is broaderprovisional
28194Führungskräfte - Textiltechnik und -produktionThis occupation is broaderprovisional
28294Führungskräfte - TextilverarbeitungThis occupation is broaderprovisional
28394Führungskräfte - Leder-, Pelzherstellung und -verarbeitungThis occupation is broaderprovisional
29194Führungskräfte - GetränkeherstellungThis occupation is broaderprovisional
29294Führungskräfte - Lebensmittel- und GenussmittelherstellungThis occupation is broaderprovisional
27393Aufsichtskräfte - Technische Produktionsplanung und -steuerungRelated, not a match
24193Aufsichtskräfte - MetallerzeugungRelated, not a matchprovisional
25194Führungskräfte - Maschinenbau- und BetriebstechnikRelated, not a matchprovisional
25294Führungskräfte - Fahrzeug-, Luft-, Raumfahrt- und SchiffbautechnikRelated, not a matchprovisional
29193Aufsichtskräfte - GetränkeherstellungRelated, not a matchprovisional

Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.

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Japan classification links (JSCO)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

JSCO codeJSCO title (Japanese)Relation
031会社管理職員This occupation is narrowerprovisional
021会社役員Related, not a matchprovisional

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.

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