Manufacturers

Manufacturers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the operations of small manufacturing establishments.

**Indicative skill level:**

#### In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

**Tasks include:**

- identifying business opportunities, devising new manufacturing processes and determining products to be manufactured - developing business plans and implementing operational, marketing, human resource and pricing procedures - researching and implementing regulatory and statutory requirements affecting manufacturing operations and the environment - directing the activities of production, warehouse, distribution and other operating units - maintaining quality control systems for manufacturing, waste disposal, delivery and other procedures - coordinating orders for raw materials, supplies and equipment, and arranging packaging, delivery and wholesaling of products - overseeing the coordination of after-sales service - overseeing the provision of quotes for the manufacture of specialised goods and arranging contracts with customers - may devise and oversee the implementation of production run schedules