1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing

In short

• ONS unit group 1121, in minor group 112 (Production managers and directors) and major group 1 (Managers, directors and senior officials).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): On the list: Table 1, Table 2.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £55,000 (£28.21 per hour)
  • Table 2, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £40,000 (£20.51 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Production managers and directors in manufacturing plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources necessary for production in manufacturing industries including the maintenance of engineering items, equipment and machinery.

Typical entry routes

There are no pre-set entry standards. Entry is possible with either a degree or equivalent qualification, and/or relevant experience. On-the-job training is provided, and professional qualifications are available, as are S/NVQs in Management at levels 3 to 5.

Tasks

• liaises with other managers to plan overall production activity and daily manufacturing activity, sets quality standards and estimates timescales and costs
• manages production to ensure that orders are completed to an agreed date and conform to customer and other requirements
• monitors production and production costs and undertakes or arranges for the preparation of reports and records
• oversees supervision of the production line and its staff, ensures targets are met

Related job titles

• Engineering manager
• Managing director (engineering)
• Operations manager (manufacturing)
• Production manager
• Technical manager

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on median Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code

1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Production managers and directors in manufacturing

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£55,000 (£28.21 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

£49,500 (£25.38 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

£44,000 (£22.56 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£38,500 (£19.74 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Table 2: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on 25th percentile Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code

1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

1121

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Production managers and directors in manufacturing

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£40,000 (£20.51 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

£36,000 (£18.46 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

£32,000 (£16.41 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£28,000 (£14.36 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Other unit groups in minor group 112

• 1122 Production managers and directors in construction
• 1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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