Job prospects Operations Manager, Manufacturing in the North Central Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Manufacturing managers" in the North Central Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Manufacturing managers in the North Central Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the North Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 North Central region:

  • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 23%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 16%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 16%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 15%
    • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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