The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturers
- Transportation equipment manufacturers
- Chemical manufacturers
- Computer and electronic product manufacturers
Outlook
Demand for this career will be slower than average. This is partly due to the decline in the manufacturing industry because many companies have increased their productivity, requiring fewer workers. However, since managers are responsible for increasing the productivity of workers, they will still be needed.
Job openings will occur as current workers leave this career. Opportunities should be best for those who have a college degree in industrial engineering or business administration.
Industrial Production Managers (CIS 100106)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
10,668 Large |
& |
7.5% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
816 High |
| Champaign Area |
182 Medium |
& |
3.3% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
294 Large |
& |
7.8% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Cook County |
3,489 Large |
& |
6.5% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
263 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
175 Medium |
& |
6.3% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
656 Large |
& |
10.1% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
52 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,188 Large |
& |
7.2% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
91 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
238 Medium |
& |
6.7% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
94 Medium |
& |
7.4% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
222 Medium |
& |
6.3% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Lake County |
1,062 Large |
& |
10.5% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
86 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
247 Large |
& |
2.4% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
150 Medium |
& |
15.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
330 Large |
& |
11.5% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
27 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
515 Large |
& |
7.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
39 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
167 Medium |
& |
7.8% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
211 Medium |
& |
8.5% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
503 Large |
& |
4.6% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
46 Small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
136 Small |
& |
2.2% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
205 Medium |
& |
7.8% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
73 Medium |
& |
4.1% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Will County |
435 Large |
& |
11.0% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
| United States |
222,100 Large |
& |
1.6% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
15,300 Moderate |