[Core] [73% incumbents] Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.
  DWAs: Provide information to coworkers.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.
  DWAs: Read work orders to determine material or setup requirements.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
  DWAs: Coordinate operational activities.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.
  DWAs: Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
  DWAs: Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Compile and prepare documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, or purchase, maintenance, or repair orders.
  DWAs: Compile data or documentation. | Record personnel information.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Calculate figures, such as required amounts of labor or materials, manufacturing costs, or wages, using pricing schedules, adding machines, calculators, or computers.
  DWAs: Calculate costs of goods or services.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures.
  DWAs: Record production information.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Maintain files, such as maintenance records, bills of lading, or cost reports.
  DWAs: Maintain operational records.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.
  DWAs: Schedule operational activities. | Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
  DWAs: Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities. | Coordinate shipping activities with external parties.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using sales forecasts.
  DWAs: Coordinate operational activities.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.
  DWAs: Inspect items for damage or defects. | Examine documents to verify adherence to requirements.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Contact suppliers to verify shipment details.
  DWAs: Coordinate shipping activities with external parties.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Establish and prepare product construction directions and locations and information on required tools, materials, equipment, numbers of workers needed, and cost projections.
  DWAs: Prepare informational or reference materials.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed.
  DWAs: Compile data or documentation.

[Supplemental] [71% incumbents] Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates.
  DWAs: Maintain operational records.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Production and Processing (imp:4.31 lvl:5.03) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.76 lvl:4.59) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.63 lvl:4.63) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administrative (imp:3.56 lvl:4.41) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Administration and Management (imp:3.51 lvl:3.89) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.26 lvl:3.84) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mathematics (imp:2.84 lvl:3.06) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Transportation (imp:2.57 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.31 lvl:1.84) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.15 lvl:1.60) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Education and Training (imp:2.13 lvl:2.27) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.06 lvl:1.71) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.01 lvl:1.80) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.99 lvl:1.26) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Mechanical (imp:1.98 lvl:1.42) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Design (imp:1.70 lvl:1.20) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Communications and Media (imp:1.47 lvl:0.74) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Telecommunications (imp:1.44) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Psychology (imp:1.43) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Law and Government (imp:1.32 lvl:0.81) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Foreign Language (imp:1.22) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Geography (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Building and Construction (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Physics (imp:1.10) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Biology (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:3.62) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Expression (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Number Facility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Originality (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Visualization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Memorization (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Reaction Time (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.35 lvl:3.50) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.28 lvl:4.29) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Getting Information (imp:4.08 lvl:3.97) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Processing Information (imp:3.84 lvl:3.92) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.75 lvl:3.72) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.75 lvl:3.17) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.73 lvl:3.92) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.62 lvl:4.57) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.57 lvl:3.62) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.49 lvl:2.91) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.41 lvl:3.23) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.35 lvl:3.77) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.34 lvl:3.51) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.23 lvl:2.94) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.15 lvl:3.51) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.06 lvl:3.78) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.05 lvl:2.61) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.04 lvl:3.70) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.87 lvl:3.21) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.86 lvl:3.02) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.84 lvl:2.14) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.72 lvl:2.74) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.68 lvl:2.39) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.63 lvl:1.95) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.45 lvl:2.42) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.44 lvl:1.88) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.38 lvl:2.01) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.31 lvl:2.18) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.30 lvl:1.89) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.29 lvl:2.08) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.13 lvl:2.88) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.11 lvl:1.64) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.05 lvl:1.95) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.99 lvl:1.92) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.93 lvl:0.98) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:1.76 lvl:1.83) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.68 lvl:1.23) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.66 lvl:1.16) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.63 lvl:0.92) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.52 lvl:0.84) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.36 lvl:0.67) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.62) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.50) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:1.77) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.61) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Integrity (imp:1.54) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.52) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.50) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:1.43) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.38) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.32) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.11) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.06) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.99) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:0.70) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:0.61) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.58) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.54) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.45) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Humility (imp:0.42) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.15) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  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 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  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 ---
  Time Management (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Persuasion (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 390,160
  annual_median    : $59,650
  annual_pct10     : $40,080
  annual_pct25     : $47,820
  annual_pct75     : $75,000
  annual_pct90     : $86,000
  annual_mean      : $62,150
  hourly_median    : $28.68

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($77,190)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($37,570)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.055x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:  123,160  median: $  60,970
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   37,360  median: $  58,070
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   28,420  median: $  57,450
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   25,640  median: $  61,050
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   24,660  median: $  50,110
  Construction                             emp:   23,610  median: $  60,620
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   22,730  median: $  76,450
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   21,700  median: $  50,500
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   15,490  median: $  67,300
  Retail Trade                             emp:   14,350  median: $  45,840

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (20 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:  123,160  median: $  60,970
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   37,360  median: $  58,070
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   28,420  median: $  57,450
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   25,640  median: $  61,050
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   24,660  median: $  50,110
  Construction                             emp:   23,610  median: $  60,620
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   22,730  median: $  76,450
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   21,700  median: $  50,500
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   15,490  median: $  67,300
  Retail Trade                             emp:   14,350  median: $  45,840

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:29:54.574916Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.2319)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17514041
  Extract: The legal status of women in the United States has advanced significantly over the past two centuries, but not yet equal to that of men in comparison to other high-income democracies.

  Title: Tusk (2014 film) (similarity: 0.1017)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tusk_(2014_film)
  QID: Q15139203
  Extract: Tusk is a 2014 American independent black comedy body horror film written and directed by Kevin Smith, based on a story from his SModcast podcast. The film stars Michael Parks, Justin Long, Haley Joel Osment and Genesis Rodriguez. The film is the first in Smith's planned True North trilogy, followed

  Title: Purchasing (similarity: 0.2642)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purchasing
  QID: Q1369832
  Extract: Purchasing is the process a business or organization uses to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations.

  Title: Epstein Files Transparency Act (similarity: 0.1096)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epstein_Files_Transparency_Act
  QID: Q136787512
  Extract: The Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA) is a law passed by the 119th United States Congress and signed by President Donald Trump on November 19, 2025. It requires the U.S. Attorney General to "make publicly available in a searchable and downloadable format" all files pertaining to the prosecution 

  Title: National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act (similarity: 0.2653)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Strategic_and_Critical_Minerals_Production_Act
  QID: Q17070879
  Extract: The National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2013 is a bill that was introduced into the United States House of Representatives during the 113th United States Congress. The bill would alter the rules and regulations surrounding getting permits/permission to undertake mining project

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong occupational data with clear task descriptions, detailed skill requirements, and comprehensive wage/employment statistics provide high confidence in the intelligence record.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T22:41:30.736655+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,641
tokens_output        : 4,001
cost_usd             : $0.043149
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found; closest relevant entry was 'Purchasing' which relates to procurement aspects of the role but does not capture the full production coordination scope.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks coordinate the flow of work and materials within manufacturing and distribution facilities according to production schedules. They serve as communication hubs between departments, tracking progress, resolving bottlenecks, and ensuring materials are available when needed. These administrative professionals combine organizational skills with production knowledge to keep operations running smoothly.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves reviewing production schedules and work orders to identify material and personnel requirements. They spend significant time communicating with department supervisors to assess progress and coordinate needed changes to schedules. Much of their work involves computer-based tasks like updating production records, processing inventory requisitions, and compiling documentation related to manufacturing sequences. When bottlenecks occur due to material shortages or equipment issues, they work to expedite solutions and revise schedules accordingly. They also calculate labor and material requirements, maintain operational files, and ensure accurate documentation of production data including volume produced and quality control measures.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role are highly detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities, as evidenced by the importance of attention to detail and dependability work styles. They possess excellent communication skills for coordinating between multiple departments and levels of management. Those with conventional personality traits who enjoy structured environments and systematic processes tend to succeed, along with some enterprising qualities for problem-solving and coordination. The role suits people who are comfortable with both administrative tasks and light technical work involving production systems and inventory management.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma (36.8% of workers) or some college coursework (21.2%), with nearly 20% having less than high school education, reflecting the Job Zone 2 classification requiring minimal preparation. Entry-level candidates benefit from familiarity with basic computer applications and mathematical calculations. Previous experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, or administrative support provides valuable background, though many employers provide on-the-job training for production-specific processes and software systems.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement typically leads to supervisory roles such as First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers or Office Support Workers, or specialized positions like Project Management Specialists. Some professionals transition into procurement or supply chain management roles, while others move toward industrial engineering or operations management positions. The strong foundation in production processes and coordination skills provides pathways into middle management or specialized roles in manufacturing planning and logistics.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 390,160 workers with a median annual wage of $59,650 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $40,080 to $86,000 across the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is moderate with a 2.06x ratio between highest-paying Washington ($77,190) and lowest-paying Puerto Rico ($37,570). Employment is concentrated in manufacturing (123,160 workers), transportation and warehousing (37,360), and wholesale trade (28,420), reflecting the role's importance in production-intensive industries. The substantial employment base suggests steady demand driven by ongoing manufacturing and logistics operations.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Moderate automation risk exists as many core activities involve computer-based information processing and routine documentation tasks that could be streamlined through advanced software systems. However, the role's emphasis on human communication, problem-solving during disruptions, and coordination between departments provides protection from full automation, as these interpersonal and adaptive elements remain difficult for technology to replicate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve maintaining inventory records, coordinating material flow, and using similar computer systems for tracking.
    data: inventory requisition tasks
    data: material coordination activities
    data: computer-based tracking systems
  [career_pathway] Project Management Specialists (13-1082.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Production clerks develop coordination and scheduling skills that transfer directly to project management roles.
    data: organizing and prioritizing work
    data: coordinating between departments
    data: schedule management
  [career_pathway] First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural advancement path given deep production knowledge and coordination experience with production teams.
    data: production process knowledge
    data: supervisor communication experience
    data: Job Zone progression
  [skill_overlap] Procurement Clerks (43-3061.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require material requisitioning skills, vendor coordination, and purchasing process knowledge.
    data: requisition and maintain inventories
    data: purchasing knowledge
    data: material coordination
  [riasec_cluster] Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (43-5111.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles share conventional personality emphasis on detailed recordkeeping and systematic data processing.
    data: conventional RIASEC profile
    data: detailed record maintenance
    data: quality control documentation

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['production planning', 'expediting', 'production schedule', 'material coordination', 'production clerk', 'expediter', 'production coordinator', 'manufacturing planning']
  exclude_keywords : ['engineer', 'analyst', 'manager', 'supervisor', 'director']
  title_patterns   : ['Production*Clerk', '*Expediting*Clerk', '*Planning*Clerk', 'Production Coordinator', 'Expediter']
  common_variations: ['production planner', 'production expediter', 'manufacturing clerk', 'production scheduler', 'material expediter', 'production control clerk', 'manufacturing coordinator', 'operations clerk']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'production', 'equipment', 'materials', 'activities', 'principles', 'control', 'management', 'includes', 'objects', 'needed', 'ideas', 'body', 'schedules', 'personnel', 'standards', 'techniques', 'operations', 'material']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01556  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01445  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
production                 33  0.01223  inference            inference:36%  onet_tasks:33%  onet_dimensions:24%
equipment                  26  0.00963  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:4%  dwas:4%
materials                  23  0.00852  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:43%  onet_tasks:39%  dwas:9%
activities                 19  0.00704  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  dwas:42%  onet_tasks:5%
principles                 16  0.00593  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    14  0.00519  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  onet_tasks:7%  inference:7%
management                 14  0.00519  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:43%  onet_tasks:7%
includes                   12  0.00445  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00445  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needed                     11  0.00408  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:18%
ideas                      11  0.00408  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       11  0.00408  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  wikipedia:9%
schedules                  10  0.00370  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:60%  inference:40%
personnel                  10  0.00370  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  onet_dimensions:40%  dwas:10%
standards                  10  0.00370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  wikipedia:10%
techniques                 10  0.00370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                 10  0.00370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:40%
material                    9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:22%
problems                    9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
rules                       9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
resources                   9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
documentation               8  0.00296  inference            inference:38%  onet_tasks:25%  dwas:25%
machines                    8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
quality                     8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
services                    8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:12%  wikipedia:12%
human                       8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
coordination                8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:50%
events                      8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  8  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%