Salaries for positions in the Production work area

The salary range for people working in Bosnia and Herzegovina in Production is typically from 1,003 BAM (minimum salary) to 2,161 BAM (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary drastically among different job positions. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, please choose it from the list.

List of positions in the Production category and their job descriptions

Fitter/Assembler

• Reading technical documentation.
• Mounting machinery units and/or their parts according to technical documentation.
• Testing the functionality of machine units and/or their parts after assembly.
• Removing detected anomalies.
• Handing over machine units and/or their parts after assembly.

1,000 - 1,592 BAM

Foreman

• Managing a small group of workers
• Planning and allocating work to individual team members
• Supervising workers

1,230 - 2,409 BAM

Industrial painter

• Preparing surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and applying primers as needed.
• Mixing paints and coatings to achieve desired colors and finishes.
• Applying paint using various techniques, including spray, brush, and roller methods.
• Ensuring a high-quality finish by inspecting work and making necessary adjustments.
• Adhering to safety protocols and using personal protective equipment to minimize risks.
• Collaborating with other team members to meet production deadlines and quality standards.
• Maintaining tools and equipment in good working condition and reporting any issues.
• Keeping work areas tidy and organized to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Following industry standards and regulations regarding environmental impact and waste disposal.
• Providing input on process improvements to enhance productivity and quality.

1,000 - 1,600 BAM

Labourer

• Performing a wide range of professional tasks and supporting work depending on the specialisation of the production company.
• Responsibility for following technical procedures, quality and quantity of produced or finished products and semi-finished goods.
• Operating machinery, instruments, and equipment.
• Following safety, fire prevention, and internal regulations.
• Providing proper notice regarding any problems related to occupational health and safety.

1,028 - 1,872 BAM

Machine Operator

• Operating and monitoring the operation of one or more pieces of equipment on the production line.
• Adding materials to pieces of equipment as needed and removing such materials if there is any excess.
• Checking the in-process and finished products using measurement instruments.
• Halting the production line operation in case of insufficient quality products.
• Producing finished products, finishing in-process products.

1,056 - 2,046 BAM

Maintenance Engineer

• Providing preventive and operational maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Managing, coordinating, motivating and evaluating subordinate employees.
• Developing and updating maintenance plans.
• Identifying worn parts.
• Ordering spare parts.
• Analysing the causes of downtime and taking measures to eliminate them.
• Monitoring and controlling maintenance costs.
• Communicating with shift masters, process engineers and suppliers of machinery and equipment.

1,208 - 3,208 BAM

Metrologist

• Measuring parts and components in a metrological laboratory.
• Detecting and recording possible deviations detected during the measurement.
• Performing internal and external calibration of measuring equipment.
• Responsibility for recording, storing and issuing instruments.
• Responsibility for the technical condition of measuring instruments and reference standards.
• Maintaining, archiving and reading technical documentation.

1,000 - 2,254 BAM

Packer

• Sorting products by size, weight, colour, content, etc.
• Sticking information labels and stickers on product packaging.
• Packing products in boxes.

1,000 - 1,486 BAM

Process Engineer

• Responsibility for the implementation of new products in the company.
• Completing detailed production documentation and working procedures.
• Updating production documentation and working procedures in case of a change in the production process.
• Implementing tools increasing the efficiency of the production process (e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean, poka-yoke etc.).
• Reducing production costs while maintaining the required level of quality.
• Solving the incurred problems and abnormalities.
• Participating in the selection and deployment of technological equipment on the company premises.
• Estimating the requirements regarding the staff, production time and costs.
• Communicating with other departments in the company.

1,131 - 2,723 BAM

Product Marketing Manager

• Developing and executing marketing strategies for new and existing products.
• Conducting market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including sales, product development, and customer service to ensure alignment on product offerings.
• Creating compelling product positioning and messaging to effectively communicate value propositions.
• Managing product launch initiatives, including planning, execution, and performance analysis.
• Analyzing product performance metrics and adjusting marketing strategies as needed to optimize results.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal teams.
• Preparing and presenting product updates and marketing plans to senior management.
• Overseeing budget allocation for marketing activities and ensuring cost-effective execution.
• Staying informed about industry developments and emerging trends to maintain competitive advantage.

Production Planner

• Planning the production process on the basis of received orders, calculating production capacities.
• Drawing up daily, weekly and monthly production plans.
• Ensuring timely supplies of material.
• Adjusting production plans based on stock levels and production capacities.
• Ensuring the smooth running of the production process.
• Monitoring compliance with the production deadlines in accordance with the production plan.
• Proposing measures to optimise the production process.
• Analysing production downtime and bottlenecks in the planning process.
• Cooperating with other departments in the company.

1,210 - 2,284 BAM

Production Standard Setter

• Conducting and evaluating time studies to determine how much time, labour, and machinery is needed to carry out individual work tasks.
• Determining the amount of time, labour, and machinery needed to carry out various work tasks.
• Creating work standards and norms.
• Detecting inefficiencies in the production process and taking measures to eliminate them in the future.
• Creating new work standards and norms, leading to increased work productivity.
• Analysing the implementation of labour standards.

1,000 - 2,367 BAM

Quality Inspector

• Performing input, intermediate and output inspection of raw materials, components and products.
• Operating measuring instruments.
• Recording the results of measurements.
• Collecting samples of raw materials and their laboratory testing.
• Proposing measures and their implementation after identifying errors and drawbacks.
• Participating in the implementation of quality systems.
• Completing reports on audit results.
• Managing and updating prescribed documentation.

1,000 - 1,700 BAM

Service Technician

• Providing after-sale services for sold products.
• Mounting and plugging products at the customers’ premises.
• Identifying the causes of defects in products.
• Assessing the eligibility of claims.
• Ordering non-functional or damaged parts from manufacturers.
• Issuing assembly letters to customers.
• Receiving and disbursing cash for performed repairs.

1,000 - 1,933 BAM

Technologist

• Inventing new and improving existing technological processes.
• Supervising the observance of formulations and technological processes.
• Management of the pre-production process to eliminate any possible shortcomings.
• Assessing the quality of new products.
• Proposing measures to optimise the production processes.
• Analysing variations incurred in conjunction with the shift chiefs.
• Drafting and updating of technological documentation and/or drawings.
• Cooperating in the preparation of price calculations.

1,103 - 2,167 BAM

Toolmaker

• Manufacturing tools, devices, components and spare parts according to drawings.
• Processing finished and unfinished products by grinding, sharpening, milling, drilling, turning, etc.

1,032 - 2,026 BAM

Varnisher

• Preparing vehicles before coating (cleaning, grinding, sealing, masking).
• Preparing, mixing and applying primary colour, metallic paint, paint and lacquer using spray guns on the vehicle or its parts.
• Checking the quality of work done after a thorough burning and curing of the paint.
• Eliminating the incurred drawbacks in accordance with the technological procedures.

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