132131 Manufacturer

Role overview

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations of a manufacturing establishment.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Tasks

• Identifies business opportunities, devises new manufacturing processes, and determines products to be manufactured
• Develops business plans and implements operational, marketing and pricing decisions
• Manages and oversees the allocation of resources, including materials, equipment and personnel
• Directs the activities of production, warehousing, distribution and other operating units
• Researches and implements regulatory and statutory requirements
• Oversees quality control systems for manufacturing, waste disposal, delivery and other procedures
• Coordinates orders for raw materials, supplies and equipment, and arranges packaging, delivery and wholesaling of products
• Oversees the provision of quotes for the manufacture of goods and arranges contracts with customers
• May devise and oversee the implementation of production run schedules

Skill level guidance

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How to use this occupation page

Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.

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