Typical Tasks
Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
Evaluate employee performance.
Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Leadership
Self-Control
Cooperation
Initiative
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Active Listening
Time Management
Management of Personnel Resources
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Expected Knowledge
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Common Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
