1321 Manufacturers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia

Reference period

2024, Version 1.0

Released

6/12/2024

Next release Unknown

Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the operations of manufacturing establishments.

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

Occupation

132131 Manufacturer

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations of a manufacturing establishment.

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