Job prospects Production Planner in the Southwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Manufacturing managers" in the Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Manufacturing managers in the Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Manufacturing managers in the Southwest region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 36%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 25%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 17%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 10%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Manufacturing managers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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