[Core] [115% incumbents] Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
  DWAs: Evaluate quality of materials or products. | Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.

[Core] [115% incumbents] Direct or coordinate production, processing, distribution, or marketing activities of industrial organizations.
  DWAs: Direct sales, marketing, or customer service activities. | Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.

[Core] [115% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.

[Core] [115% incumbents] Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
  DWAs: Monitor organizational procedures to ensure proper functioning. | Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.

[Core] [115% incumbents] Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances.
  DWAs: Evaluate employee performance. | Conduct employee training programs. | Hire personnel.

[Core] [115% incumbents] Develop or implement production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, or other operational reports to detect production problems.
  DWAs: Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities. | Implement organizational process or policy changes. | Develop organizational methods or procedures.

[Core] [115% incumbents] Prepare and maintain production reports or personnel records.
  DWAs: Maintain personnel records. | Prepare operational progress or status reports.

[Core] [115% incumbents] Develop budgets or approve expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources, ensuring that materials, labor, or equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.
  DWAs: Approve expenditures. | Prepare operational budgets.

[Core] [115% incumbents] Initiate or coordinate inventory or cost control programs.
  DWAs: Manage control system activities in organizations.

[Core] [114% incumbents] Review plans and confer with research or support staff to develop new products or processes.
  DWAs: Develop specifications for new products or processes. | Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.

[Core] [114% incumbents] Maintain current knowledge of the quality control field, relying on current literature pertaining to materials use, technological advances, or statistical studies.
  DWAs: Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.

[Core] [114% incumbents] Coordinate or recommend procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.
  DWAs: Direct facility maintenance or repair activities. | Recommend organizational process or policy changes.

[Supplemental] [114% incumbents] Negotiate materials prices with suppliers.
  DWAs: Negotiate sales or lease agreements for products or services.

[None] Conduct site audits to ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
  DWAs: Conduct environmental audits.

[None] Develop or enforce procedures for normal operation of manufacturing systems.
  DWAs: Design industrial processing systems. | Direct operational or production activities.

[None] Implement operational and emergency procedures.
  DWAs: Respond to emergencies to provide assistance.

[None] Maintain records to demonstrate compliance with safety and environmental laws, regulations, or policies.
  DWAs: Maintain regulatory or compliance documentation.

[None] Monitor permit requirements for updates.
  DWAs: Monitor external affairs or events affecting business operations.

[None] Optimize operational costs and productivity consistent with safety and environmental rules and regulations.
  DWAs: Implement design or process improvements.

[None] Prepare reports on operations and system productivity or efficiency.
  DWAs: Prepare operational reports.

[None] Supervise subordinate employees.
  DWAs: Supervise employees.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Active Learning (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Production and Processing (imp:4.41 lvl:5.36) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Administration and Management (imp:4.07 lvl:4.72) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.57 lvl:3.85) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:3.41 lvl:4.59) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Mathematics (imp:3.40 lvl:3.74) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.38 lvl:3.95) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  English Language (imp:3.28 lvl:3.43) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mechanical (imp:3.27 lvl:3.78) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.21 lvl:3.91) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.96 lvl:3.65) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administrative (imp:2.94 lvl:3.79) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.90 lvl:3.02) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Psychology (imp:2.75 lvl:3.02) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Design (imp:2.61 lvl:3.08) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.51 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Transportation (imp:2.49 lvl:2.32) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Law and Government (imp:2.45 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Communications and Media (imp:2.31 lvl:2.13) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Telecommunications (imp:2.16 lvl:1.38) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.27) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Chemistry (imp:2.07 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Physics (imp:1.96 lvl:1.97) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Building and Construction (imp:1.92 lvl:1.56) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.91 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Geography (imp:1.82 lvl:1.63) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.72 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Foreign Language (imp:1.70 lvl:1.46) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.57 lvl:1.28) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Biology (imp:1.47 lvl:0.86) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.39 lvl:0.74) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Food Production (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  History and Archeology (imp:1.14 lvl:0.31) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Expression (imp:3.50 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.50 lvl:4.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Reaction Time (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Rate Control (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Stamina (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Sound Localization (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Night Vision (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.46 lvl:4.28) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.43 lvl:4.64) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Working with Computers (imp:4.30 lvl:3.97) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.19 lvl:4.82) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.19 lvl:4.68) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.02 lvl:3.95) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.95 lvl:3.97) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.86 lvl:4.86) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.84 lvl:4.74) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.78 lvl:4.36) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Processing Information (imp:3.77 lvl:4.07) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.75 lvl:4.21) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.74 lvl:3.66) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.71 lvl:4.68) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.70 lvl:3.47) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.67 lvl:3.72) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.65 lvl:4.73) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.64 lvl:4.22) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.63 lvl:3.63) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.61 lvl:4.21) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.57 lvl:4.49) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.57 lvl:4.82) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.54 lvl:3.52) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.52 lvl:3.27) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.47 lvl:3.53) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.47 lvl:3.69) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.45 lvl:3.80) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.39 lvl:2.96) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.32 lvl:3.37) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.31 lvl:4.91) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.13 lvl:3.47) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.12 lvl:3.06) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.06 lvl:3.19) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.01 lvl:3.21) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.83 lvl:3.27) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.79 lvl:2.33) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.72 lvl:2.88) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.68 lvl:2.84) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.54 lvl:2.58) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.49 lvl:2.44) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.25 lvl:2.16) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.74) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.62) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.57) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.17) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Initiative (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Cautiousness (imp:1.99) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.99) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Integrity (imp:1.96) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.94) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.87) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Adaptability (imp:1.83) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Control (imp:1.70) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:1.63) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.36) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.29) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.26) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.14) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.94) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:0.90) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:0.75) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:0.47) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Coordination (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Negotiation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:3.25 lvl:4.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Repairing (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 246,250
  annual_median    : $126,060
  annual_pct10     : $78,000
  annual_pct25     : $98,160
  annual_pct75     : $161,880
  annual_pct90     : $205,520
  annual_mean      : $134,170
  hourly_median    : $60.61

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Delaware ($153,000)
  lowest_state     : Guam ($100,470)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.523x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:  185,250  median: $ 125,280
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   16,700  median: $ 119,990
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    9,320  median: $ 150,080
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    7,120  median: $ 162,760
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    3,750  median: $ 126,300
  Utilities                                emp:    3,720  median: $ 165,350
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:    3,170  median: $ 130,270
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    3,080  median: $ 129,040
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  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    9,320  median: $ 150,080
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    7,120  median: $ 162,760
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    3,750  median: $ 126,300
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  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    3,080  median: $ 129,040
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Industrial and production engineering (IPE) is an interdisciplinary engineering discipline that includes manufacturing technology, engineering sciences, management science, and optimization of complex processes, systems, or organizations. It is concerned with the understanding and application of engineering procedures in manufacturing processes and production methods. Industrial engineering dates back all the way to the industrial revolution, initiated in 1700s by Sir Adam Smith, Henry Ford, Eli Whitney, Frank Gilbreth and Lilian Gilbreth, Henry Gantt, F.W. Taylor, etc. After the 1970s, industrial and production engineering developed worldwide and started to widely use automation and robotics. Industrial and production engineering includes three areas: Mechanical engineering (where the production engineering comes from), industrial engineering, and management science.
The objective is to improve efficiency, drive up effectiveness of manufacturing, quality control, and to reduce cost while making their products more attractive and marketable. Industrial engineering is concerned with the development, improvement, and implementation of integrated systems of people, money, knowledge, information, equipment, energy, materials, as well as analysis and synthesis. The principles of IPE include mathematical, physical and social sciences and methods of engineering design to specify, predict, and evaluate the results to be obtained from the systems or processes currently in place or being developed. The target of production engineering is to complete the production process in the smoothest, most-judicious and most-economic way. Production engineering also overlaps substantially with manufacturing engineering and industrial engineering. The concept of production engineering is interchangeable with manufacturing engineering.
As for education, undergraduates normally start off by taking courses such as physics, mathematics (calculus, linear analysis, differential equations), computer science, and chemistry. Undergraduates will take more major specific courses like production and inventory scheduling, process management, CAD/CAM manufacturing, ergonomics, etc., towards the later years of their undergraduate careers. In some parts of the world, universities will offer Bachelor's in Industrial and Production Engineering. However, most universities in the U.S. will offer them separately. Various career paths that may follow for industrial and production engineers include: Plant Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Process Engineers and industrial managers, project management, manufacturing, production and distribution, From the various career paths people can take as an industrial and production engineer, most average a starting salary of at least $50,000.


== History ==


=== Industrial Revolution ===
The roots of the industrial engineering profession date back to the Industrial Revolution.  The technologies that helped mechanize traditional manual operations in the textile industry including the Flying shuttle, the Spinning jenny, and perhaps most importantly the Steam engine generated Economies of scale that made Mass production in centralized locations attractive for the first time.  The concept of the production system had its genesis in the factories created by these innovations.


=== Specialization of labor ===

Adam Smith's concepts of division of labour and the "invisible hand" of capitalism introduced in his treatise "The Wealth of Nations" motivated many of the technological innovators of the Industrial Revolution to establish and implement factory systems.  The efforts of James Watt and Matthew Boulton led to the first integrated machine manufacturing facility in the world, including the implementation of concepts such as cost control systems to reduce waste and increase productivity and the institution of skills training for craftsmen.
Charles Babbage became associated with industrial engineering because of the concepts he introduced in his book "On the Economy of Machinery and Manufacturers" which he wrote as a result of his visits to factories in England and the United States in the early 1800s.  The book includes subjects such as the time required to perform a specific task, the effects of subdividing tasks into smaller and less detailed elements, and the advantages to be gained from repetitive tasks.


=== Interchangeable parts ===
Eli Whitney and Simeon North proved the feasibility of the notion of interchangeable parts in the manufacture of muskets and pistols for the US Government.  Under this system, individual parts were mass-produced to tolerances to enable their use in any finished product.  The result was a significant reduction in the need for skill from specialized workers, which eventually led to the industrial environment to be studied later.


=== Modern development ===


==== Industrial engineering ====
In 1960 to 1975, with the development of decision support systems in supply such as the Material requirements planning (MRP), people can emphasize the timing issue (inventory, production, compounding, transportation, etc.) of industrial organization. Israeli scientist Dr. Jacob Rubinovitz installed the CMMS program developed in IAI and Control-Data (Israel) in 1976 in South Africa and worldwide.
In the seventies, with the penetration of Japanese management theories such as Kaizen and Kanban, Japan realized very high levels of quality and productivity. These theories improved issues of quality, delivery time, and flexibility. Companies in the west realized the great impact of Kaizen and started implementing their own Continuous improvement programs.
In the nineties, following the global industry globalization process, the emphasis was on supply chain management, and customer-oriented business process design. Theory of constraints developed by an Israeli scientist Eliyahu M. Goldratt (1985) is also a significant milestone in the field.


==== Manufacturing (production) engineering ====
Modern manufacturing engineering studies include all intermediate processes required for the production and integration of a product's components.Some industries, such as semiconductor and steel manufacturers use the term "fabrication" for these processes.

Automation is used in different processes of manufacturing such as machining and welding. Automated manufacturing refers to the application of automation to produce goods in a factory. The main advantages of automated manufacturing for the manufacturing process are realized with effective implementation of automation and include: higher consistency and quality, reduction of lead times, simplification of production, reduced handling, improved work flow, and improved worker morale.

Robotics is the application of mechatronics and automation to create robots, which are often used in manufacturing to perform tasks that are dangerous, unpleasant, or repetitive. These robots may be of any shape and size, but all are preprogrammed and interact physically with the world. To create a robot, an engineer typically employs kinematics (to determine the robot's range of motion) and mechanics (to determine the stresses within the robot). Robots are used extensively in manufacturing engineering.
Robots allow businesses to save money on labor, perform tasks that are either too dangerous or too precise for humans to perform economically, and to ensure better quality. Many companies employ assembly lines of robots, and some factories are so robotized that they can run by themselves. Outside the factory, robots have been employed in bomb disposal, space exploration, and many other fields. Robots are also sold for various residential applications.


== Overview ==


=== Industrial engineering ===
Industrial engineering is the branch of engineering that involves figuring out how to make or do things better. Industrial engineers are concerned with reducing production costs, increasing efficiency, improving 

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Industrial Production Managers plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing operations to meet cost, quality, and quantity specifications. They oversee production schedules, manage personnel, and ensure efficient workflow in manufacturing facilities. These managers serve as the critical link between upper management and production floor operations, balancing operational efficiency with strategic business objectives.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
An Industrial Production Manager begins by reviewing overnight production reports and analyzing quality control data to identify any issues requiring immediate attention. They conduct facility walkthrough inspections, monitoring equipment performance and worker safety compliance while coordinating with shift supervisors on production targets. Much of their time is spent in meetings with technical staff to resolve processing problems, reviewing production schedules to optimize inventory and staffing, and analyzing performance metrics using computer systems. They regularly interface with quality control teams to examine product samples and ensure standards compliance, while also managing personnel issues including training, evaluation, and conflict resolution.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful Industrial Production Managers combine strong analytical thinking with exceptional interpersonal skills, as evidenced by the high importance ratings for critical thinking (4.0) and oral communication abilities (4.0). They excel at monitoring complex systems and processes, requiring sustained attention to detail and the ability to quickly identify problems before they escalate. These professionals thrive on leadership challenges and possess natural coordination abilities, comfortable making high-stakes decisions under pressure. The role attracts individuals who enjoy both the technical aspects of manufacturing and the human elements of team management, with a preference for structured environments where their dependability and systematic approach can drive measurable results.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires significant preparation with 29.4% holding high school diplomas and 25.8% possessing bachelor's degrees according to education distribution data. Many professionals enter through manufacturing roles and advance through supervisory positions, gaining hands-on experience in production processes and personnel management. Alternative pathways include industrial engineering programs or post-secondary certificates in manufacturing technology, which account for 16.2% of current managers.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Industrial Production Managers often advance to General and Operations Manager roles or specialize in emerging areas like Supply Chain Management or Project Management Specialist positions, as indicated by O*NET's related occupations. Career progression may lead to plant management, regional operations oversight, or specialized roles in quality control systems management or renewable energy production management including biomass, geothermal, or hydroelectric facilities.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
With 246,250 professionals employed nationwide earning a median salary of $126,060 annually according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, this represents a well-compensated management tier. Earnings range from $78,000 at the 10th percentile to $205,520 at the 90th percentile, indicating substantial growth potential. Geographic variation is moderate with Delaware offering the highest wages at $153,000 compared to Guam's $100,470, representing a 1.52x ratio. Manufacturing employs 185,250 of these managers (75% of total), followed by wholesale trade and professional services, indicating strong concentration in core industrial sectors.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Moderate automation impact expected as core work activities like making decisions and solving problems (importance 4.4) and establishing interpersonal relationships (importance 3.9) remain fundamentally human-centered. While computer-based monitoring and data analysis tools will continue evolving, the critical thinking, coordination, and personnel management aspects of this role are difficult to automate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
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    data: Administration and Management (4.1)
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