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Industrial Production Managers in Tennessee

Industrial production managers plan and oversee manufacturing operations to meet production targets, cost budgets, and quality standards. They work in factories, plants, and other production facilities, coordinating workflows, managing staff, and monitoring equipment to ensure products are made efficiently and according to specifications. In Tennessee the median pay is $119,430 a year, 5% below the national median of $126,060.

$119,430median pay in Tennessee, per year
$92,090–$155,240middle half earn
6,310employed in Tennessee
$126,060U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

SpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningTime Management

Knowledge areas

Production and ProcessingAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingMathematics (knowledge)Personnel and Human Resources

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O*NET-SOC 11-3051.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Tennessee, annual.