The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Identifies business opportunities, devises new manufacturing processes, and determines products to be manufactured
• Develops business plans and implements operational, marketing and pricing decisions
• Manages and oversees the allocation of resources, including materials, equipment and personnel
• Directs the activities of production, warehousing, distribution and other operating units
• Researches and implements regulatory and statutory requirements
• Oversees quality control systems for manufacturing, waste disposal, delivery and other procedures
• Coordinates orders for raw materials, supplies and equipment, and arranges packaging, delivery and wholesaling of products
• Oversees the provision of quotes for the manufacture of goods and arranges contracts with customers
• May devise and oversee the implementation of production run schedules

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Harvest Manager (Forestry)
• Operations Manager (Forestry)

• Plans and implements strategies for the production activities of a forestry operation, such as harvesting, reforestation, road building and maintenance, fire management, weed and pest control, and conservation and recreational activities
• Ensures forestry production processes comply with legislative and policy requirements, including safety and environmental regulations
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of forestry production activities, and develops and implements procedures and policies to improve forestry production processes
• Prepares or oversees reports and budgets related to forestry production activities
• Informs other forestry managers or stakeholders such as state departments and local authorities about forestry production matters
• Oversees the acquisition and installation of forestry equipment and machinery

• Clothing or Textile Production Manager
• Operations Manager (Production)
• Paper and Pulp Production Manager
• Plant Manager (Manufacturing)
• Timber Production Manager
• Works Manager (Manufacturing)

• Plans and develops manufacturing production or operational strategies, systems, processes, objectives and policies
• Directs and supervises manufacturing operations by monitoring and coordinating production schedules and resources
• Controls the operation of manufacturing plants or procedures through the planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours, and supply of parts and tools
• Analyses production data on logistics, cost, margins, production lead time and personnel
• Identifies areas for improvement and implements quality control procedures
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders, and works alongside senior management to establish budgets and targets

• Mine Manager
• Mine Superintendent

• Offshore Installation Manager (Mining)
• Quarry Manager (Open Pit Mining)
• Underground Mining Manager

• Plans and develops strategies for the production activities of a mining operation, and organises and coordinates the allocation of physical and human resources
• Directs and controls the implementation of production plans and schedules
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of mining production activities
• Develops and implements quality control measures for mining production, and ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• May oversee short-term mine design activities