Career Details

Quality Managers

Oversee the daily operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct the activities used to create a wide range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, or paper products.

What You’ll Do

Decide how best to use a plant’s workers and equipment to meet production goals
Ensure that production stays on schedule and within budget
Hire, train, and evaluate workers
Analyze production data
Monitor a plant’s workers to ensure they meet performance and safety requirements

Abilities You’ll Need

Categorization,Comparison,Comprehension,Dependability,Good Communications,Mathematical Reasoning,Originality,Problem Recognition,Problem Solving,Reasoning

Knowledge You’ll Gain

Administration and Management,Computers and Electronics,Customer Service,Education and Training,Engineering and Technology,Mathematics,Mechanical,Production and Processing

What You’ll Earn

Average: $99,260.00

Range

High: $166,480.00

Low : $59,600.00

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Needed

4-year Bachelors Degree

Skills

Communication,Computers,Critical Thinking,Dependability,Leadership,Math Skills,Monitoring,Problem Solving,Systems Evaluation,Teamwork,Time Management

Technology

Adobe Creative Suite,Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software,Computers,Microsoft Office Software