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 |
11,571 Large |
& |
4.0% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
836 High |
| Champaign Area |
196 Medium |
& |
7.7% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
298 Large |
& |
3.4% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Cook County |
3,686 Large |
& |
3.7% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
265 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
227 Large |
& |
4.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
17 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
688 Large |
& |
4.4% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
50 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,296 Large |
& |
3.2% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
92 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
203 Medium |
& |
9.9% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
90 Medium |
& |
-3.3% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
251 Large |
& |
1.6% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
17 Few |
| Lake County |
1,240 Large |
& |
3.8% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
90 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
235 Medium |
& |
7.2% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
149 Medium |
& |
6.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
361 Large |
& |
5.8% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
27 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
606 Large |
& |
4.8% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
44 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
192 Medium |
& |
1.6% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
295 Large |
& |
4.7% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Rockford Area |
518 Large |
& |
4.8% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
38 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
47 Small |
& |
4.3% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
166 Medium |
& |
-1.8% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
206 Medium |
& |
4.4% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
75 Medium |
& |
-4.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Will County |
499 Large |
& |
7.8% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
38 Few |
| United States |
241,900 Large |
& |
1.9% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
17,100 Moderate |