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Industrial Production Managers

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Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Sample of reported job titles: Area Plant Manager, Assembly Manager, General Production Manager, Manufacturing Coordinator, Manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager, Product Line Manager, Production Control Manager, Production Manager, Sub Plant Manager

Also see: Quality Control Systems Managers, Geothermal Production Managers, Biofuels Production Managers, Biomass Power Plant Managers, Hydroelectric Production Managers

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Tasks  |  Technology Skills  |  Tools Used  |  Knowledge  |  Skills  |  Abilities  |  Work Activities  |  Detailed Work Activities  |  Work Context  |  Job Zone  |  Education  |  Credentials  |  Interests  |  Work Styles  |  Work Values  |  Related Occupations  |  Wages & Employment  |  Job Openings  |  Additional Information

Tasks

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  • Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Direct or coordinate production, processing, distribution, or marketing activities of industrial organizations.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Develop or implement production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, or other operational reports to detect production problems.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Prepare and maintain production reports or personnel records.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Review plans and confer with research or support staff to develop new products or processes.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Develop budgets or approve expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources, ensuring that materials, labor, or equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Maintain current knowledge of the quality control field, relying on current literature pertaining to materials use, technological advances, or statistical studies.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Coordinate or recommend procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Initiate or coordinate inventory or cost control programs.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Negotiate materials prices with suppliers.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Conduct site audits to ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Develop or enforce procedures for normal operation of manufacturing systems.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Implement operational and emergency procedures.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Maintain records to demonstrate compliance with safety and environmental laws, regulations, or policies.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Monitor permit requirements for updates.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Optimize operational costs and productivity consistent with safety and environmental rules and regulations.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Prepare reports on operations and system productivity or efficiency.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Supervise subordinate employees.See more occupations related to this task.

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Technology Skills

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  • Accounting software — Intuit QuickBooks Manufacturing & WholesaleSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Analytical or scientific software — Landfill gas analysis software; Landtec System Software LFG Pro; Minitab Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Business intelligence and data analysis software — Qlik Tech QlikView Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Calendar and scheduling software — Computer integrated manufacturing CIM software; Employee scheduling software; WorkSchedule.netSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Computer aided design CAD software Hot technology — Autodesk AutoCAD Hot technology ; PTC Creo ParametricSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Data base user interface and query software — Database software Hot technology ; Exact Software JobBOSS; FileMaker Pro; Scadex Technologies MAESTROSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Desktop communications software — EkoSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Desktop publishing software — Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Development environment software — IBM Rational ClearQuestSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat Hot technology ; QUMASSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Electronic mail software — Email software; IBM Notes Hot technology ; Microsoft Outlook Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software Hot technology — NetSuite ERP Hot technology ; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Hot technology ; Oracle PeopleSoft Hot technology ; SAP Hot technology (see all 7 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Facilities management software — ABB Optimize IT Predict & Control; Computerized maintenance management system CMMS; Plant management softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Financial analysis software — Financial planning softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop Hot technology ; JamBoardSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Human resources software — Clockware; Computer integrated manufacturing CIM time manager software; Employee performance management systemSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Industrial control software — Distributed control system DCS; Schneider Electric CitectSCADA; Statistical process control SPC software; Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software Hot technology (see all 10 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Internet browser software — Web browser softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Inventory management software — Computer integrated manufacturing CIM warehouse shipping manager softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Office suite software — Microsoft Office Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Project management software — Microsoft Project Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Video creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe After Effects Hot technology ; Apple Final Cut Pro; YouTube Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Word processing software — Microsoft Word Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.

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Knowledge

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  • Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.See more occupations related to this knowledge.

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Skills

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  • Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Operations Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.See more occupations related to this skill.

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Abilities

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  • Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.See more occupations related to this ability.

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Work Activities

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  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Working with Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Detailed Work Activities

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  • Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Direct sales, marketing, or customer service activities.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Evaluate quality of materials or products.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Conduct employee training programs.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Evaluate employee performance.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Hire personnel.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitor organizational procedures to ensure proper functioning.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Develop organizational methods or procedures.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Implement organizational process or policy changes.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Maintain personnel records.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Prepare operational progress or status reports.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Approve expenditures.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Develop specifications for new products or processes.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Prepare operational budgets.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Negotiate sales or lease agreements for products or services.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Direct facility maintenance or repair activities.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Recommend organizational process or policy changes.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Manage control system activities in organizations.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Conduct environmental audits.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Design industrial processing systems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Direct operational or production activities.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Implement design or process improvements.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Maintain regulatory or compliance documentation.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitor external affairs or events affecting business operations.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Prepare operational reports.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Respond to emergencies to provide assistance.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Supervise employees.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Work Context

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  • Electronic Mail — 92% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Face-to-Face Discussions — 89% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Contact With Others — 72% responded “Constant contact with others.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 84% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Responsible for Others’ Health and Safety — 66% responded “Very high responsibility.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work — 60% responded “A lot of freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Telephone — 70% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Work With Work Group or Team — 55% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 52% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 70% responded “Very high responsibility.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Frequency of Decision Making — 66% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Duration of Typical Work Week — 73% responded “More than 40 hours.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Freedom to Make Decisions — 56% responded “A lot of freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 48% responded “Very important results.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Time Pressure — 41% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Coordinate or Lead Others — 54% responded “Very important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — 59% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 39% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to Contaminants — 49% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 58% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Standing — 37% responded “About half the time.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — 39% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — 31% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Physical Proximity — 46% responded “Slightly close (e.g., shared office).”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Frequency of Conflict Situations — 36% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 30% responded “Important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Letters and Memos — 40% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Consequence of Error — 30% responded “Serious.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Level of Competition — 30% responded “Moderately competitive.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Walking and Running — 31% responded “About half the time.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — 32% responded “Once a year or more but not every month.”See more occupations related to this work context.

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Job Zone

Title Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor’s degree, but some do not.
Related Experience A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Job Zone Examples Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
SVP Range (7.0 to < 8.0)

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Education


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Education Level Required
29   High school diploma or equivalent

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26   Bachelor’s degree
16   Post-secondary certificate

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Interests

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  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.See more occupations related to this interest.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.See more occupations related to this interest.

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Work Styles

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  • Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Independence — Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.

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Work Values

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  • Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.See more occupations related to this work value.

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11-9051.00 Food Service Managers Bright Outlook
17-2112.00 Industrial Engineers Bright Outlook
17-3026.00 Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
51-1011.00 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
51-8012.00 Power Distributors and Dispatchers
53-1042.00 First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
53-1043.00 First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2020) $52.30 hourly, $108,790 annual
State wages
 
Local wages
  
Employment (2020) 189,300 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030) Average (5% to 10%) Average (5% to 10%)
Projected job openings (2020-2030) 13,900
State trends
 
Top industries (2020)
Manufacturing

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Sources of Additional Information

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Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

  • American Foundry Society external site
  • American Institute of Chemical Engineers external site
  • American Management Association external site
  • American Society for Quality external site
  • APICS external site
  • ASM International external site
  • National Wooden Pallet and Container Association external site
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook: Industrial production managers external site
  • Society of Manufacturing Engineers external site
  • Society of Petroleum Engineers external site

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