Job outlooks for Manufacturing managers

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Occupation

plant manager, manufacturing (90010)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
    • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 48%
      • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 325-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 17%
      • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
      • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 8%
      • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%
    • 74% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • 17% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 76% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 24% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 14% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 34%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323, 325-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 21%
        • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 16%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 15%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%

    • Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 66%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323, 325-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 17%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 15%

    • South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 66%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323, 325-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 17%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 15%

    • West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 45%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323, 325-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 24%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 14%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 14%

  • Prince Edward IslandModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    This is a relatively large occupational group in P.E.I. New employment opportunities will be driven by the continued growth in the province's overall economy and expansions in the manufacturing and processing sectors. Companies often seek candidates with several years of industry-related experience and skills in addition to formal education.

    The demand for workers in this occupation is influenced by economic conditions and business activity. Prince Edward Island's economy is projected to expand at a modest pace over the forecast horizon, constrained by slower population growth and ongoing trade uncertainties. Growth will be supported by strong export performance—particularly in processed foods and seafood, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals—alongside sustained construction activity and a resilient tourism sector. Declining interest rates are expected to further support domestic spending and housing demand. However, the federal reduction in immigration targets has led to a marked decline in international arrivals, a slowdown that is anticipated to moderate consumer demand and labour force growth. Over the longer term, reduced immigration presents a key risk to the province's economic outlook. 

    Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 400 people work in this occupation.
    • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 41%
      • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 23%
      • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323-324, 326-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 12%
      • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 9%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
    • 89% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • 21% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 71% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 28% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 10% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 8% for all occupations

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.
    • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 28%
      • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 20%
      • Computer and Electrical Manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%
      • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%
      • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 6%
    • 87% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 13% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 18% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 76% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 24% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 49%
        • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 22%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 12%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 8%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%

    • Cape Breton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 77%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 18%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%

    • Halifax Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Halifax region:

      • Approximately 920 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 33%
        • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 23%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 21%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 14%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%

    • North Shore Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 33%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 22%
        • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 20%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 12%

    • Southern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 54%
        • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 25%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 11%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 7%

  • New BrunswickModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • The manufacturing industry is diverse. Therefore, job prospects will be greater for those with knowledge and experience that is specific to the business operations of the hiring firm. For instance, a familiarity with the machinery and equipment employed by the hiring firm would be considered an asset. 
    • Former experience in a supervisory role and knowledge of safety procedures are also typically required.  
    • Many manufacturing operations are carried out in shifts, so a flexible schedule is beneficial.

    Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 1,000 people work in this occupation.
    • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 24%
      • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 15%
      • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 9%
      • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 8%
      • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 7%
    • 82% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 17% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 76% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 24% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Campbellton–Miramichi Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Non metallic mineral product and primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 327, 331): 39%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 21%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 9%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%

    • Edmundston–Woodstock Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 32%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 27%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 26%
        • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 10%

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 35%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 16%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 8%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 28%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 21%
        • Computer and Electrical Manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 12%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 8%
        • Non metallic mineral product and primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 327, 331): 7%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 31%
        • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 18%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 15%
        • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 11%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 10%

  • QuebecModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • 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 Quebec:

    • Approximately 29,550 people work in this occupation.
    • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 16%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
      • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 9%
      • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
      • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 7%
    • 80% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 12% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 76% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 24% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 19%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 19%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 17%
        • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 14%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many 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 Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 22%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 19%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 17%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 8%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 2,470 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 15%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 13%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 9%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 840 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 12%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 12%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 2,350 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 14%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 14%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
        • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 8%

    • Côte-Nord Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new 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 Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 44%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 28%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 15%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 5%

    • Estrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 Estrie region:

      • Approximately 1,580 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 14%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 13%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 12%
        • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 9%

    • Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 62%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 18%
        • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 11%

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 1,040 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Clothing, leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 315-316): 14%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 13%
        • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 9%
        • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 8%

    • Laurentides Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 2,320 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 19%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 10%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%

    • Laval Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 9,120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 12%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 11%

    • Montréal Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 9,120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 6,700 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 21%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 9%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 7%

    • Nord-du-Québec Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new 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 Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 44%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 28%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 15%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 5%

    • Outaouais Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 22%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 15%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 14%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 34%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 17%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%

  • OntarioModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in Ontario:

    • Approximately 50,200 people work in this occupation.
    • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 15%
      • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 15%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 13%
      • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
      • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 7%
    • 84% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 18% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 78% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 22% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 4,690 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 18%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 15%
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 12%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 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 Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 2,010 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 31%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 15%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 14%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 5%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 6,770 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 28%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 17%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
        • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 7%

    • London Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the London region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the London region:

      • Approximately 2,480 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 23%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 19%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 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 Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 860 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 21%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 15%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
        • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 8%

    • Northeast Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 15%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 14%
        • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 11%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 10%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%

    • Northwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 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 Northwest region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 30%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 21%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 14%
        • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 3364-3369): 12%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 9%

    • Ottawa Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 2,070 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 14%
        • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 11%
        • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 10%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 9%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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 Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 1,760 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 18%
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 14%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 10%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%

    • Toronto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 25,100 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 16%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 15%
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 11%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%
        • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 8%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 2,780 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 37%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 14%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 7%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Demand for this occupation is driven by conditions in manufacturing, which is currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles.
    • Manitoba has a diverse manufacturing base that helps insulate the province from economic disruption through supply chain flexibility for access to multiple markets and inputs from various sources.
    • Key trends in this occupation include supply chain resilience through diversification. Some manufacturers are shifting from product-centric to service centric business models such as after-sale services to generate recurring revenue and build stronger customer relationships.
    • Jobs are concentrated in the Interlake and Southeast regions.

    Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 2,600 people work in this occupation.
    • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 21%
      • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 19%
      • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 12%
      • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 7%
    • 89% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 19% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 85% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 15% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Interlake Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Interlake region for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Interlake region:

      • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 53%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 9%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 6%

    • North Central Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the North Central region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate 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%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 22%
        • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 13%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 10%

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • South Central Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the South Central region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the South Central region:

      • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 23%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 22%
        • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 13%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 10%

    • Southeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 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 Southeast region:

      • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 79%

    • Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate 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): 46%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 14%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 12%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 1,390 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 26%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 20%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
        • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 9%

  • SaskatchewanModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 1,400 people work in this occupation.
    • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 22%
      • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 14%
      • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
      • Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 6%
    • 88% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 18% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 83% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 17% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Northern Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Northern region:

      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 40%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 28%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
        • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 8%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%

    • Prince Albert Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Prince Albert region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 40%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 28%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
        • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 8%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 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 Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 18%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 17%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 15%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
        • Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 12%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 620 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 21%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 17%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 15%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 10%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%

    • Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 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 Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 36%
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 26%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 24%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 5%

    • Yorkton–Melville Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Yorkton - Melville region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 32%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 26%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 26%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in Alberta:

    • Approximately 7,850 people work in this occupation.
    • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 19%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 13%
      • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%
      • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
      • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%
    • 84% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 22% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 82% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 18% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 54%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 10%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 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 Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 54%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 10%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%

    • Calgary Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 2,300 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 22%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Camrose - Drumheller region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 36%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 28%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 7%

    • Edmonton Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 3,790 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 19%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 13%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 33%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 19%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 16%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%

    • Red Deer Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 46%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 15%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
        • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 6%
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 6%

  • British ColumbiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 12,550 people work in this occupation.
    • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 22%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
      • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
      • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%
      • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 81% of manufacturing managers work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 28% of manufacturing managers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 77% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 23% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Cariboo region:

      • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 33%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 11%
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 10%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 9%

    • Kootenay Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new 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 Kootenay region:

      • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 25%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 25%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 19%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 13%

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 9,480 people work in this occupation.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 22%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 12%
        • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%

    • Nechako Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Nechako region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Nechako region:

      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 40%
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 33%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 14%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 12%

    • North Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the North Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Coast region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 40%
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 33%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 14%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 12%

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 1,070 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 27%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 22%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 7%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about manufacturing managers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 1,210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 13%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 10%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
        • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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