Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

CONSTRUCTION, DISTRIBUTION AND PRODUCTION MANAGERS plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate building and construction, engineering, importing, exporting and wholesaling, manufacturing, production, supply and distribution activities within organisations.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

identifying business opportunities, and developing and implementing business plans and marketing, operating, human resource, pricing and credit policies and procedures;
establishing project schedules and budgets;
coordinating labour resources and procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment;
negotiating contracts with suppliers and customers to meet resource, cost and quality requirements;
monitoring costs and work progress and performance, and adjusting processes and resources to ensure goals are met;
directing the preparation of production records and reports.

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

1331 Construction Managers
1332 Engineering Managers
1333 Importers, Exporters and Wholesalers
1334 Manufacturers
1335 Production Managers
1336 Supply and Distribution Managers