Assignment task: If you are interested in pursuing a career in production, here are a few to consider. Find out about the tasks performed, skills needed, pay, and opportunity outlook in these fields through Internet sites that include the Government of Canada Job Bank, Workopolis, Monster, CareerBuilder, Glassdoor, and Indeed, as well as through the Career Centre at your institution.
Production, planning and expediting clerks - Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to production schedule
First-line supervisors - Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators.
Industrial production 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
Producers and directors - create motion pictures, television shows, live theatre, commercials, and other performing arts production.
Create a list of jobs you would apply for within the next 12-18 months. List the employer, job title, responsibilities and qualifications needed. Include hourly wage or salary if given. Use excels to create your list.