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 November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

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 Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the South Central region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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