Job prospects Operations Manager, Manufacturing in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Manufacturing managers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Manufacturing managers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be very good for Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 5,110 people work in this occupation.
- Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 20%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
- Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 9%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Manufacturing managers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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