Manufacturing Management

Local industry leaders helped create this manufacturing operations management program focusing on job-related competencies, leadership and teamwork.

Why Consider a Manufacturing Management Degree?

  • Planning the operations of an organization across functional areas appeals to you.
  • You enjoy analyzing information and results in order to determine the best solutions to problems.
  • Developing business relationships is important to you.
  • You're interested in taking responsibility for the entire life cycle of a product.

Why Learn at 91Ƭ?

  • This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, which allows you to accelerate your learning while receiving personalized coaching and support.
  • With frequent start dates, begin when it's convenient for you.
  • Learn from an instructor with years of experience from entry level to corporate.
  • This unique program was designed with local industry representatives to meet their combined needs for workers trained in leadership, supply chain, quality, lean, and supervisory skills.

What It Takes

  • Ability to lead, take charge, and offer opinions
  • Willingness to take on challenges and responsibilities
  • Skills to analyze data, including financial records
  • Desire to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work
  • Ability to work well with others
Career Area
Business Management & Administration
Type
Associate Degree
Program Number
10-623-5
Availability
CBE
  • Associate Degree
  • 4 Terms
  • 60 Credits
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Flexible Start Dates

On-Campus Support

Jim Ervin
Tuesday & Wednesday, 9 AM – 6 PM
By appointment

Terry Koenig
Wednesday & Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
By appointment


Career Outlook

Manufacturing Management

Median Income: $96,000.00*

Potential Job Titles

(Click a title for job description)

Supervise and coordinate ground crews responsible for loading, unloading, securing, and staging aircraft cargo or baggage. May determine cargo placement, calculate aircraft center of gravity, monitor cargo during flight, and assist passengers with safety procedures.

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private organizations. Responsibilities may include policy development, resource planning, daily operations management, and oversight of multiple departments or locations.

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products according to cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Plan, direct, and coordinate construction projects, including scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and implementation. May oversee specialized construction operations such as carpentry, plumbing, or electrical work.

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers regarding recommended services and repairs.

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, including inspectors, machine operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant operators.

Supervise and coordinate the activities of personal service workers and ensure quality service delivery.

Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of an organization. Manage the lifecycle of products, including acquisition, distribution, allocation, delivery, and disposal.

Coordinate, regulate, and distribute electricity or steam to ensure reliable and efficient service.

Disclosure:

*As with any survey data, the wages presented here are prone to error and sampling bias. Educational decisions should not be entirely based on the data presented here. Graduate Outcome Survey data is from 2024–2025 91Ƭ graduates. 

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

  • Submit online application
  • Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire 
  • Complete Get Started at 91Ƭ appointment
    • Application Check-in
    • College Orientation Overview
    • 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $10,190.00
  • Book Cost: $889.00
  • Supply Cost: $0.00
  • Program Total: $11,079.00

Some of 91Ƭ’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

  • Learn When You Want To
  • Progress at Your Own Pace
  • Receive Personalized Coaching; Support  

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Faculty Bios

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Terry Koenig

I am passionate about quality and continuous improvement, and I want to help others tap into their potential. I enjoy making lectures and school entertaining and educational.  

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Jim Ervin

For me, teaching is blending stories of my experiences with the required studies to ensure the students can link real-life situations with the concepts.

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