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Manufacturing jobs and candidates can be found at iHireManufacturing.  Offering careers and job seekers at many different levels of experience, we use a unique system in order to match candidates to an employers’ job description.  The following are a list of manufacturing job titles along with short descriptions that are listed on our site:

VP of Manufacturing
The vice president of manufacturing is responsible for a number of duties associated with the operations of a manufacturing facility.  They supervise departments including planning, scheduling, quality control, materials management, and others.  Vice presidents must be highly organized due to the important operations that they direct.

Division Manager
Responsible for an entire division of a manufacturing company, the division manager supervises daily operations.  These associates measure company progress, create schedules, evaluate performance, as well as perform administrative duties including the creation of policies, procedures, budgets, and division goals. 

General Manager
While the general manager oversees and directs the activities of many departments, all decisions and outcomes must be reported directly to the president or vice president.  Associates work to improve the operating policies of a facility in order to increase efficiency, quality, and safety.  Superior management skills are required for these careers.  

Plant Manager
Accountable for all actions within a specific plant, plant managers must be highly trained with extensive experience.  They work closely with all members of management as well as the laborers to ensure only quality products are created.  In order to maintain company costs, they work with a number of professionals to develop the best procedures, and keep records of daily activities.

Assistant Plant Manager
Associates with manufacturing, engineering, financial, or managerial experience often tend to excel as assistant plant managers due to the frequent usage of these duties.  Candidates work directly with plant managers to ensure optimal company performance, profitability, and overall success.  Formal education is commonly required for entrance into these positions. 

Project Manager
Employed to assist manufacturing facilities with a multitude of projects, project managers are expected to have a thorough knowledge of manufacturing and fabricating tasks.  Projects are often long term and require management for years after the initiation of design.  Associates work jointly with other members of management to increase the success of an organization. 

Project Engineer
As companies continually consider new methods and products to improve company profitability, project engineers are employed to create intricate designs for new projects.  Designs may range from new tool or machine creation to the expansion of an existing machine or tool.  Formal education and industry training are necessary for entrance to these careers.

Product Manager
Responsible for all aspects of creating and maintaining a quality product, product managers are integral to company success.  They evaluate product designs, oversee initial creation, and direct a number of testing to products.  Associates create and maintain a number of programs and reports to ensure quality goods. 

Production Manager/Supervisor
By working with a team of management professionals and general laborers, production managers or supervisors guarantee that products leaving the production line meet company standards and are ready for shipment.  These educated associates run everyday operations of the production teams and keep detailed records and reports to present to their superiors to highlight quantity, quality, or safety procedures. 

Manufacturing/Production Technician
Due to the numerous responsibilities associated with manufacturing and production technicians, professionals must possess skills in computer operation, process planning, cost estimation, machine operation, and programming.  They work with members of management to create unique processes and procedures for facilities.  Professionals must undergo extensive on the job training or pursue formal education if interested in these occupations. 

Machine Operator/Production Worker
Responsible for the rudimentary production of goods, machine operators and production workers undergo on the job training to master the skills necessary for machine operation, set up, and/or maintenance.  Professionals must be capable of completing many labor intensive tasks throughout the day.  Although these positions are often considered entry level, mechanical aptitude is needed in order to increase candidate success.

Distribution Manager
Knowledge of many areas of production is often necessary for professionals interested in a position as a distribution manager.  They are responsible for the distribution of products and goods to numerous facilities, and must organize all the necessary steps to ensure a timely and secure delivery to destinations.  These managers may oversee small teams, or a large workforce, depending on the size and type of facility.

Shipping and Receiving Manager/Supervisor
Duties for shipping and receiving managers may include verification of purchase orders or receipts of shipment, maintaining related records or programs, noting damaged products, and following up with vendors to ensure satisfaction.  These supervisors direct the preparation of products for shipment, in addition to effectively loading and unloading shipments delivered to facilities.  Professionals must coordinate and direct the actions of many associates, therefore they utilize pre-established schedules to maximize profitability. 

Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Shipping and receiving clerks work from loading/unloading or shipment/receipt documents to prepare facilities for scheduled pickups or deliveries.  They assemble and prepare orders as directed by their supervisors.  As products arrive, they unload items, check for damaged parts, and store or deliver goods to their destination.  Professionals must keep a number of records for reporting daily activities.

Materials Manager
Employed to oversee one or more plants, materials managers may be accountable for the purchasing, shipping, receiving, inventory management, and/or production control of a facility.  In larger facilities, extra duties may be dispersed among other departments, but tasks surrounding the materials needed for plant production are responsibilities of these professionals.  Vast duties may be required, so it is important that professionals have extensive manufacturing knowledge.

Production Planner/Scheduler
Responsible for creating and maintaining set schedules for production of goods, production planners or schedulers analyze a number of market trends, business trends, schedules for product receipt or delivery, as well as employee schedules.  Planners spend a great deal of time on the production floor, working with other managers, or conversing with clients and customers to ensure optimal results.

Safety Manager/Coordinator
Manufacturing facilities require a number of large machines, motorized vehicles, and/or hazardous substances, so safety managers or coordinators are needed to guarantee worker safety.  In addition to formal education, experience is also needed in order for professionals to detect potential hazards and effectively solve issues as they arise.  Associates must conduct research and familiarize themselves with company and government regulations in order to meet all necessary codes.

Expediter
For facilities involved in a large amount of shipping, expediters are employed to oversee and speed processes associated.  They must work within schedules to speed the progress and efficiency of shipping departments.  Professionals commonly work with high priority products that are needed immediately by customers.

Material Handler
Employed to work in the storage areas of warehouse facilities, material handlers move materials to and from loading docks as shipments are received, and export services arrive.  Because of the size or number of products requiring movement, professionals must be able to use forklifts, hoists, hand trucks, and other handling equipment.  Specific duties will generally vary, depending on the type of organization.

Purchasing Manager
Purchasing managers oversee the purchasing of materials, equipment, tools, supplies, or other products necessary for daily operations.  Professionals are required to carefully research a number of vendors, suppliers, and services to achieve quality and cost effective business. 

Purchasing Agent/Buyer
Once purchasing managers decide on vendors to use, purchasing agents complete the necessary documents and contracts to begin receiving goods.  They must maintain company relations, ensure prices remain competitive with other suppliers, and prepare analysis as necessary to report on overall cost effective measures.

Facilities Manager
Although specific duties vary by organization, facility managers are often in charge of project planning, budgeting, ordering, and maintenance departments.  Their Primary goals involve the maintaining of buildings, machines, and grounds to ensure performance and safety at all times. 

Maintenance Superintendent/Supervisor
Maintenance superintendents supervise all necessary maintenance of a facility to allow continuance of daily operations.  Candidates must have thorough knowledge of mechanical, construction, and even electrical procedures to effectively preserve an organization.  Larger facilities often require numerous professionals, so managers and supervisor oversee the actions of many.

Maintenance Technician
Daily responsibilities vary by type and size of an organization, but maintenance technicians are generally employed to carry out multiple preservation duties.  Associates are given a list of duties to complete by their supervisors, who delegate priority of duties to be accomplished.  Interested candidates must be highly motivated and creative.

Tool Room Supervisor
In addition to keeping accurate inventories, tool room supervisors also assist tool and die makers with minor repairs.  They are responsible for organizing storage, overseeing the distribution of equipment, and reporting goods that need to be ordered.  Lifting, carrying, and standing may be necessary for these occupations.

CNC Machinist
CNC Machinists entering these positions must undergo extensive training to be able to properly set up, run, and maintain elaborate CNC machines.  Associates may be required to run different types such as mills, lathes, or presses, but often specialize in one type.  Mathematic, blueprint, and reading skills will add to associate success.

Tool and Die Maker/Tool Designer
Utilizing a variety of materials, tool and die makers fabricate pieces such as tools, gauges, fixtures, jigs, or specialized prototypes as requested.  They must be able to work from detailed layouts so that equipment is created to the correct specifications.  The use of heavy equipment and tools are often necessary for the completion of products.

QA/QC Manager/Supervisor
A slight calibration error may cause products to be rendered useless or defective, so quality professionals will periodically inspect products to ensure all specifications are maintained.  Professionals conduct tests on random products and keep detailed reports of all findings.  If any structural changes are deemed necessary, these professionals will provide adequate support for making each alteration. 

For more information on a job in the manufacturing industry, please visit the following sites:

• Best Manufacturing Practices
• EdRef
• Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
• Moraine Park Technical College
• Project Management Training