Specialisations

 

Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

Job Description & Tasks

Plans, administers and reviews the manufacturing activities of an organisation to optimise resource use, minimise costs and maintain quality standards.

• plans production policy in consultation with other managers
• plans details of production activity in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available, and labour requirements
• prepares work programs to achieve planned production and directs production control activities
• controls use of production plant facilities through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of parts and tools
• coordinates and directs quality control procedures, and the implementation of safety requirements, and ensures statutory requirements are met
• directs research into new and improved production methods and products
• controls the preparation of production records and reports
• gives advice and information on production to other managers and clients
• recommends and implements initiatives such as new techniques and products, purchases of new machinery and changes in staff levels
• controls, directs and monitors production staff, organises staff selection, training, development and utilisation

 

This occupation is included in the following occupation lists;

Skilled Occupations List (SQL)

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List and can be applied for under the Skilled Migration Programme.

Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

This occupation is not on the Migration Occupations in Demand List and is not eligible for MODL points.

Skilled Regional Sponsored (SRS)

This visa allows you to be sponsored by a relative living in a Designated Area or to be nominated by a State or Territory government. To apply for nomination by a State/Territory your occupation must in demand in that particular government.

Please note that many occupations in demand by a State or Territory are required to have a specialisation and not all specialisations are detailed in the lists. You can check for further information through CMS or directly through the State or Territory.

This occupation is in demand in;
Western Australia

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for temporary business sponsorship and may be sponsored for a 457 visa.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for the Employer Nomination Scheme and may be nominated by a company under the ENS.