As a production manager, you'll:
You could work in an office or in a factory.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
A knowledge of production methods and quality standards, for example ISO9000, will be helpful.
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in manufacturing. Some employers may look for a degree of relevance to their particular industry, for example:
It's important to gain relevant industry experience during your degree. This could be through:
With a degree you can apply to manufacturing or production graduate management schemes.
You'll usually need:
The apprenticeship route you take will depend on the sector you want to work in. The following higher and degree apprenticeships may help you to get into this role:
You'll usually need:
You could start as an engineering technician or quality control officer in a manufacturing company. You could then become a team leader and shift supervisor before moving into production management through training and promotion.
You could apply for a place on a management training scheme with a manufacturing company. They usually ask for a degree but you may be able to start without university qualifications if you can show you've enough relevant industry experience.
You'll need:
With experience, you could move into overall factory management, or strategic planning roles at regional or national level in a larger company.
If you work for a national or international company, you may have the opportunity to work overseas.
