Thailand business reference

Occupation 1321 - Manufacturing Managers

Primary-source occupation page using the ILO ISCO-08 structure as the English reference layer.

2026-05-05Not official

Classification note

  • Published code: 1321
  • Hierarchy level: unit-group
  • This page uses ISCO-08 as the English occupation reference layer while Thai TSCO label harmonization remains incomplete.

Occupation hierarchy

  • Major Group: 1 Managers
  • Sub Major Group: 13 Production and Specialized Services Managers
  • Minor Group: 132 Manufacturing, Mining, Construction and Distribution Managers
  • Unit Group: 1321 Manufacturing Managers

Child groups

  • No child groups are published under this code.

TSIC codes where this occupation is primary

  • No primary TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
  • No related TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.

Definition

Manufacturing managers plan, direct and coordinate activities concerned with the production of goods, the production and distribution of electricity gas and water, and the collection, treatment and disposal of waste. They may manage the production departments of large enterprises or be the managers of small manufacturing companies.

Tasks include

Tasks include - (a) determining, implementing and monitoring production strategies, policies and plans; (b) planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements; (c) controlling the operation of production plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of parts and tools; (d) establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimize costs; (e) consulting with and informing other managers about production matters; (f) overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment; (g) controlling the preparation of production records and reports; (h) coordinating the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements; (i) identifying business opportunities and determining products to be manufactured; (j) researching and implementing regulatory and statutory requirements affecting manufacturing operations and the environment; (k) overseeing the provision of quotes for the manufacture of specialized goods and establishing contracts with customers and suppliers; (l) overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.

Included occupations or child groups

Examples of the occupations classified here: - Manufacturer - Manufacturing manager - Production and operations manager (manufacturing)

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Production supervisor (manufacturing) - 3122

ISCO-88 correspondence

  • 1222