The average pay for a Manufacturing Manager is $24.96 per hour.
The average pay for a Manufacturing Manager is $84,528 per year.
Job Description for Manufacturing Manager
A manufacturing manager is an executive in a company that produces consumer or commercial goods. They work in the production plant itself, ensuring goods are efficiently made and meet the company’s standards. Their normal work environment frequently shifts from offices to the manufacturing floor to warehouses. This manager also helps diagnose any customer concerns brought to their attention by the customer service department; they also help implement new products and designs from the company's development department(s).
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While not commonly seen, Manufacturing Managers who transition into a VP of Operations position may see a rise in pay. The median salary for VPs of Operations is $124K per year. As Manufacturing Managers progress in their field, many go on to become Plant Managers of Manufacturing. In fact, this transition is more common than anything else, and median pay for the role is $82K. Another common career choice for Manufacturing Managers is to move into a Manufacturing Director role — this promotion usually pays $122K.
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Popular Skills for Manufacturing Manager
Manufacturing Managers report using a large range of skills on the job. Most notably, skills in Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Project Management, and Manufacturing Process Engineering are correlated to pay that is above average, with boosts between 4 percent and 7 percent. Those listing SolidWorks as a skill should be prepared for drastically lower pay. Scheduling and Inventory Management also typically command lower compensation. The majority of those who know Lean Manufacturing also know Production Management and Manufacturing Process Engineering.
Pay by Experience Level for Manufacturing Manager
Pay by Experience for a Manufacturing Manager has a positive trend. An entry-level Manufacturing Manager with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $74,000 based on 198 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Manufacturing Manager with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $83,000 based on 245 salaries. An experienced Manufacturing Manager which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $91,000 based on 378 salaries. A Manufacturing Manager with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $99,000 based on 255 salaries.
Pay Difference by Location
Surpassing the national average by 19 percent, Manufacturing Managers in Fremont receive some of the highest pay in the country. Manufacturing Managers can also look forward to large paychecks in cities like Portland (+18 percent), Charlotte (+17 percent), San Diego (+6 percent), and Boston (+4 percent). Location is a huge contributor to overall pay, with Manufacturing Managers in Chicago earning a whopping 24 percent below the national average. Two other places where employers offer below-median salaries are San Antonio (22 percent less) and Albuquerque (12 percent less).
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Key Stats for Manufacturing Manager
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Male
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Job Satisfaction
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