[Core] [98% incumbents] Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
  DWAs: Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.

[Core] [98% incumbents] Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
  DWAs: Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions.

[Core] [98% incumbents] Calculate labor and equipment requirements and production specifications, using standard formulas.
  DWAs: Calculate specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production.

[Core] [98% incumbents] Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[Core] [98% incumbents] Plan and develop new products and production processes.
  DWAs: Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
  DWAs: Enforce rules or regulations.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
  DWAs: Inspect production equipment.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
  DWAs: Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
  DWAs: Exchange information with colleagues.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
  DWAs: Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, or fabricators.
  DWAs: Direct operational or production activities.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Evaluate employee performance.
  DWAs: Evaluate employee performance.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
  DWAs: Determine metal or plastic production methods. | Advise others on ways to improve processes or products.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
  DWAs: Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Recommend or execute personnel actions, such as hirings, evaluations, or promotions.
  DWAs: Perform human resources activities.

[Core] [96% incumbents] Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
  DWAs: Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures.

[Core] [96% incumbents] Determine standards, budgets, production goals, and rates, based on company policies, equipment and labor availability, and workloads.
  DWAs: Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.

[Core] [96% incumbents] Set up and adjust machines and equipment.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | Install equipment attachments or components.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.38 lvl:2.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Production and Processing (imp:4.34 lvl:4.60) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Administration and Management (imp:4.10 lvl:4.06) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.58 lvl:4.02) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  English Language (imp:3.51 lvl:3.48) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.24 lvl:3.82) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mathematics (imp:3.24 lvl:3.71) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administrative (imp:3.22 lvl:3.40) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Mechanical (imp:3.15 lvl:3.46) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Education and Training (imp:3.15 lvl:3.90) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.08 lvl:3.77) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.94 lvl:2.95) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.94 lvl:2.78) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Design (imp:2.87 lvl:2.88) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Psychology (imp:2.55 lvl:2.89) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Building and Construction (imp:2.54 lvl:2.15) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Transportation (imp:2.28 lvl:2.06) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.24 lvl:2.10) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.20 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Communications and Media (imp:2.15 lvl:1.96) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Chemistry (imp:2.13 lvl:2.15) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.05 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Physics (imp:2.04 lvl:1.56) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Law and Government (imp:1.98 lvl:1.39) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.79 lvl:1.37) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Food Production (imp:1.76 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.66 lvl:1.43) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Telecommunications (imp:1.58 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Geography (imp:1.46 lvl:0.67) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Foreign Language (imp:1.44 lvl:0.72) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Biology (imp:1.43 lvl:0.71) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.43 lvl:0.73) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  History and Archeology (imp:1.31 lvl:0.67) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — 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
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Reaction Time (imp:2.50 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Response Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.38) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Static Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:2.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Night Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.88) — 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

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.47 lvl:3.96) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Getting Information (imp:4.43 lvl:3.78) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.34 lvl:4.55) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.20 lvl:4.10) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.19 lvl:3.70) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:4.14 lvl:4.56) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.97 lvl:4.04) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.96 lvl:3.79) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Processing Information (imp:3.94 lvl:3.74) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.94 lvl:3.62) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.87 lvl:4.50) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.86 lvl:3.43) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.85 lvl:4.14) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.76 lvl:4.05) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.74 lvl:3.42) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Working with Computers (imp:3.73 lvl:3.28) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.69 lvl:3.70) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.66 lvl:4.02) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.66 lvl:3.99) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.66 lvl:3.97) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.64 lvl:3.16) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.64 lvl:4.41) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.63 lvl:3.81) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.55 lvl:3.00) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.52 lvl:4.41) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.36 lvl:3.12) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.27 lvl:3.19) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.25 lvl:4.38) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.22 lvl:3.28) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.21 lvl:2.76) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.13 lvl:3.38) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.08 lvl:2.97) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.08 lvl:2.25) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.07 lvl:2.69) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.07 lvl:3.15) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.00 lvl:2.43) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.93 lvl:2.70) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.89 lvl:2.96) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.60 lvl:2.06) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.54 lvl:2.54) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.97 lvl:1.83) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.77) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.98) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:1.94) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.93) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:1.92) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.84) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.84) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.80) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.76) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.74) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.56) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability (imp:1.41) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Innovation (imp:1.23) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Empathy (imp:1.07) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.98) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Sincerity (imp:0.96) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.93) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility (imp:0.93) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.87) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  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 
  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:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 673,430
  annual_median    : $74,450
  annual_pct10     : $47,130
  annual_pct25     : $58,630
  annual_pct75     : $91,680
  annual_pct90     : $108,750
  annual_mean      : $76,600
  hourly_median    : $35.79

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Wyoming ($90,390)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($45,100)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.004x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:  491,210  median: $  75,180
  Retail Trade                             emp:   35,320  median: $  53,900
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   33,220  median: $  70,970
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   25,750  median: $  83,630
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   15,130  median: $  59,220
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   12,750  median: $  77,990
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   11,650  median: $  62,000
  Utilities                                emp:   10,480  median: $ 127,990
  Construction                             emp:    8,370  median: $  77,910
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    7,920  median: $  79,420

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (20 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:  491,210  median: $  75,180
  Retail Trade                             emp:   35,320  median: $  53,900
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   33,220  median: $  70,970
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   25,750  median: $  83,630
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   15,130  median: $  59,220
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   12,750  median: $  77,990
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   11,650  median: $  62,000
  Utilities                                emp:   10,480  median: $ 127,990
  Construction                             emp:    8,370  median: $  77,910
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    7,920  median: $  79,420

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match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:02:31.569872Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Standard operating procedure (similarity: 0.4419)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_operating_procedure
  QID: Q702761
  Extract: A standard operating procedure (SOP) is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations. SOPs aim to achieve efficiency, quality output, and uniformity of performance, while reducing miscommunication and failure to comply with industry regu

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.1667)
  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: Defence Industries Limited Pickering Works (similarity: 0.4000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence_Industries_Limited_Pickering_Works
  QID: Q113135040
  Extract: Defence Industries Limited (DIL) Pickering Works was a munitions plant owned by the Government of Canada and operated by DIL during 1941–1945, in the Pickering Township of Ontario. The unincorporated community that developed around the plant was named Ajax in honour of the British warship Ajax, and 

  Title: Autonomation (similarity: 0.2000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomation
  QID: Q924685
  Extract: Autonomation describes a feature of machine design to effect the principle of jidoka  used in the Toyota Production System (TPS) and lean manufacturing. It may be described as "intelligent automation" or "automation with a human touch". This type of automation implements some supervisory functions r

  Title: First transcontinental railroad (similarity: 0.3146)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_transcontinental_railroad
  QID: Q1753108
  Extract: America's first transcontinental railroad was a 1,911-mile (3,075 km) continuous railroad line built between 1863 and 1869 that connected the existing eastern U.S. rail network at Council Bluffs, Iowa, with the Pacific coast at the Oakland Long Wharf on San Francisco Bay. The rail line was built by 

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : High confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, skills, knowledge areas, and work activities, supported by robust BLS employment and wage statistics for this well-defined supervisory occupation.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T01:00:38.025831+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,676
tokens_output        : 4,567
cost_usd             : $0.050316
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found; closest semantic match was 'Standard operating procedure' with 0.442 similarity, which relates to the structured processes and procedures that production supervisors implement and monitor.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers directly manage manufacturing floor operations, overseeing teams of machine operators, assemblers, inspectors, and other production staff to ensure quality output and safety compliance. These supervisors coordinate daily production activities, enforce workplace safety regulations, and serve as the critical link between management and frontline workers. With median annual wages of $74,450 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, they represent essential leadership positions in manufacturing facilities across diverse industries.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Production supervisors begin their shifts by reviewing production schedules, work orders, and quality reports to plan daily operations and resource allocation. They conduct safety briefings with their teams, inspect equipment for defects or malfunctions, and coordinate with other departments to resolve production bottlenecks or equipment issues. Throughout the day, they monitor production processes, coach employees on proper procedures, maintain detailed records of time and production data, and address worker concerns or grievances. They regularly communicate with upper management about production results, calculate labor and equipment requirements using standard formulas, and ensure all safety and sanitation regulations are strictly enforced. Their work involves constant problem-solving as they make real-time decisions to maintain production flow while balancing quality standards and safety protocols.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful production supervisors combine strong leadership skills with technical manufacturing knowledge, demonstrating high dependability and attention to detail in fast-paced environments. They excel in oral communication and active listening, enabling them to effectively guide teams, resolve conflicts, and coordinate with multiple departments simultaneously. These individuals possess excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills, allowing them to quickly identify production issues and implement solutions while maintaining quality standards. They thrive on structured environments where they can apply their management and coordination abilities, often coming from backgrounds as experienced production workers who understand both the technical and human aspects of manufacturing operations.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most production supervisors advance from frontline production roles after gaining several years of hands-on manufacturing experience, with 32.8% holding high school diplomas and 15% having some college coursework according to education distribution data. Entry typically requires 2-4 years of production experience combined with demonstrated leadership potential and technical competency in specific manufacturing processes. Many employers provide internal leadership training programs or prefer candidates with technical certificates in manufacturing, quality control, or related fields to complement their practical experience.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced production supervisors commonly advance to plant manager, operations manager, or manufacturing manager positions, leveraging their deep understanding of production processes and team leadership experience. Career progression often involves managing larger teams, multiple production lines, or entire facility operations, with some transitioning to specialized roles in quality assurance, process improvement, or manufacturing engineering. The strong foundation in personnel management and production knowledge also opens pathways to supply chain management, operations consulting, or corporate manufacturing leadership roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
With 673,430 employed nationwide and a median wage of $74,450, production supervisors represent a substantial and stable occupation within manufacturing sectors according to BLS OEWS May 2025. Manufacturing industries employ 491,210 of these supervisors, with additional opportunities in retail trade (35,320) and wholesale trade (33,220), indicating broad demand across sectors. Geographic wage variation is moderate, ranging from $45,100 in Puerto Rico to $90,390 in Wyoming, reflecting regional manufacturing concentrations and cost of living differences. The 2.00x wage ratio between highest and lowest paying areas suggests relatively consistent national demand, with manufacturing-heavy states typically offering premium compensation for experienced supervisors.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Production supervision roles show moderate resilience to automation due to their emphasis on human leadership, complex problem-solving, and interpersonal coordination that cannot be easily replicated by technology. While automated monitoring systems may assist with data collection and basic process tracking, the core responsibilities of guiding teams, resolving worker conflicts, and making nuanced production decisions require human judgment and emotional intelligence that remain difficult to automate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical high-importance skills in active listening, speaking, critical thinking, and monitoring, with similar leadership and personnel management requirements.
    data: Active Listening (imp:3.9)
    data: Speaking (imp:3.9)
    data: Critical Thinking (imp:3.8)
    data: Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.9)
  [riasec_cluster] First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations exhibit strong Enterprising orientation (E:6.30) combined with Conventional traits, reflecting shared leadership and organizational responsibilities across different industries.
    data: RIASEC E:6.30
    data: Leadership Orientation (imp:2.8)
    data: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:4.1)
  [task_similarity] First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand (53-1042.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve identical core supervisory tasks including coordinating with other supervisors, maintaining operations data, and enforcing safety regulations.
    data: Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations
    data: Maintain operations data
    data: Enforce safety and sanitation regulations
  [career_pathway] Industrial Production Managers (11-3051.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Production supervisors commonly advance to industrial production manager roles, building on their production knowledge and team leadership experience to oversee larger operations.
    data: Job Zone 3
    data: Production and Processing knowledge (imp:4.3)
    data: Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.5)
  [transferable_skill] First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers (43-1011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both supervisory roles share critical transferable skills in time management, personnel resource management, and social perceptiveness essential for team leadership.
    data: Time Management (imp:3.9)
    data: Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.9)
    data: Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.8)
  [knowledge_overlap] Machinists (51-4041.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require mechanical knowledge and production processing expertise, with production supervisors often promoted from machinist or similar technical production roles.
    data: Mechanical knowledge (imp:3.1)
    data: Production and Processing (imp:4.3)
    data: Job Zone 3

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['production supervisor', 'manufacturing supervisor', 'line supervisor', 'shift supervisor', 'floor supervisor', 'operations supervisor', 'plant supervisor', 'factory supervisor']
  exclude_keywords : ['team leader', 'lead worker', 'machine operator', 'assembly worker', 'quality inspector']
  title_patterns   : ['First-Line Supervisor', 'Production Supervisor', 'Manufacturing Supervisor', 'Operations Supervisor', 'Shift Supervisor']
  common_variations: ['Production Line Supervisor', 'Manufacturing Floor Supervisor', 'Plant Operations Supervisor', 'Shift Production Supervisor', 'Factory Supervisor', 'Assembly Supervisor', 'Process Supervisor', 'Department Supervisor']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['production', 'equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'procedures', 'principles', 'operations', 'quality', 'manufacturing', 'management', 'activities', 'control', 'materials', 'supervisors', 'standards', 'performance', 'human', 'includes', 'objects', 'problems']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
production                 58  0.02049  inference            inference:41%  onet_tasks:22%  dwas:17%
equipment                  43  0.01519  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  dwas:23%  onet_tasks:16%
tendency                   42  0.01484  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     40  0.01413  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:95%  dwas:5%
procedures                 17  0.00600  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  dwas:29%  onet_tasks:12%
principles                 17  0.00600  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:94%  wikipedia:6%
operations                 16  0.00565  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  inference:38%  onet_tasks:19%
quality                    15  0.00530  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  inference:40%  wikipedia:13%
manufacturing              15  0.00530  inference            inference:93%  wikipedia:7%
management                 14  0.00494  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:36%  onet_tasks:14%
activities                 14  0.00494  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:14%  dwas:14%
control                    14  0.00494  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  wikipedia:7%  inference:7%
materials                  13  0.00459  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:77%  onet_tasks:15%  dwas:8%
supervisors                13  0.00459  inference            inference:77%  onet_dimensions:15%  onet_tasks:8%
standards                  12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  onet_tasks:17%  inference:17%
performance                12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  onet_tasks:17%  dwas:17%
human                      12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  inference:25%  dwas:8%
includes                   12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                   11  0.00389  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:9%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00389  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                    10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
techniques                 10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resources                  10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
leadership                 10  0.00353  inference            inference:70%  onet_dimensions:30%
quickly                    10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
monitoring                  9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
rules                       9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
technical                   9  0.00318  inference            inference:44%  onet_dimensions:33%  dwas:22%
orientation                 9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
products                    8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:25%  dwas:12%
safety                      8  0.00283  inference            inference:62%  onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:12%
goals                       8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:25%
machines                    8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
understand                  8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ways                        8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  dwas:12%
events                      8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%