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SREB Integrated Production Technologies in North Carolina

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North Carolina's SREB integrated production technologies pathway prepares students for careers in modern manufacturing operations and process integration. Students develop expertise in lean manufacturing, supply chain integration, production planning, and continuous improvement. Growing demand for integrated manufacturing professionals creates career opportunities.

Curriculum covers manufacturing systems, lean principles, production scheduling, inventory management, and quality systems integration. Students work on real manufacturing scenarios and process improvement projects. Learning emphasizes systems thinking and operational efficiency.

Graduates work as production planners, manufacturing coordinators, lean specialists, and operations managers for manufacturers and supply chain organizations. Many advance to operations management and leadership roles.

SREB Integrated Production Technologies at a Glance

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Courses

8

Credentials

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Career Paths

State Standards & Framework

North Carolina's SREB integrated production curriculum aligns with SREB and manufacturing standards. Students complete 4-6 pathway units covering integrated production and continuous improvement as defined by NC DPI and SREB.

Programs teach lean manufacturing and integrated production systems. Students develop operational planning and improvement skills.

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Typical Course Sequence

CourseCode
Metals Manufacturing Technology IIM41
Metals Manufacturing Technology IIIM42

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Industry Certifications & Credentials

Career Opportunities

Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.

Production Coordinator

Entry Level
$53,230in North Carolina
National: $56,330-6%

Salary range: $53,230 - $80,850

Adjusted for cost of living: $56,543

+2.5% growth3,700 openings/yr
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Production Planner

Experienced
$66,640in North Carolina
National: $71,190-6%

Salary range: $53,230 - $80,850

Adjusted for cost of living: $70,788

+2.5% growth3,700 openings/yr
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Operations Manager

Experienced
$99,190in North Carolina
National: $102,950-4%

Salary range: $64,450 - $158,460

Adjusted for cost of living: $105,364

+0.4% growth4,100 openings/yr
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Plant Manager

Experienced
$99,190in North Carolina
National: $102,950-4%

Salary range: $64,450 - $158,460

Adjusted for cost of living: $105,364

+0.4% growth4,100 openings/yr
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Work-Based Learning Opportunities

Students intern in production and operations roles at manufacturing plants and supply chain companies throughout North Carolina.

Career & Technical Student Organization

Students in this pathway can participate in SkillsUSA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.

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