Trinity Woodworks Inc.

Industrial Production Manager

Meet Oscar Espinoza, Production Manager, who tells us all about his role with Trinity Woodworks Inc., a woodworking company in Oceanside that specializes in the manufacturing and installation of commercial millwork. A Production Manager oversees everything that has to do with production from reviewing jobs, to how they get built, which departments need to be involved, and getting it sent off to the client. Someone in this position must be good at production organization, have knowledge of hiring practices and HR skills, be good at motivating others and have great people skills. This is an excellent career path for those interested in hands-on experience and on-the-job training. Common Skills Needed: Coordination, Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Monitoring, & Speaking.

Olli Salumeria

Production Manager (Raw Foods)

Meet local meat curing expert, Raw Food Manager Nicole Angel. Her role requires her to ensure the quality and safety of the raw pork from a small farm to your table. Nicole’s diligence has rewarded her with upward promotion in less than a year. Nicole’s role requires her to have a working knowledge of good manufacturing practices, hazard analysis and critical control points, lean manufacturing and other food safety, quality and manufacturing principles.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

AVERAGE WAGE

$73,869/yr

*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee

OUTLOOK

Hot

This career has a high demand. There is rapid growth, and employers are expected to increase hiring for these role

INDUSTRY

Advanced Manufacturing

Uses innovative technology to enhance product quality, increase efficiency, and enable customization

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

CSU San Marcos

Engineering

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MiraCosta College

Advanced Manufacturing Leadership

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MiraCosta College

Engineering Technician

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Palomar College

Palomar College

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Enterprising

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Conventional

You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions

Realistic

You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments

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