Careers in Management

Biomass Power Plant Managers

Management

Manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Hydroelectric Production Managers

Management

Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Purchasing Managers

Management

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Management

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Supply Chain Managers

Management

Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Compensation and Benefits Managers

Management

Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Human Resources Managers

Management

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Training and Development Managers

Management

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Management

Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Construction Managers

Management

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above