What they do
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Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.
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Product Quality Director, Quality and Food Safety Manager, Quality and Process Improvement Manager, Quality Assurance Director (QA Director), Quality Assurance Manager (QA Manager), Quality Control Manager (QC Manager), Quality Control Supervisor (QC Supervisor), Quality Director, Quality Manager, Quality Systems Director
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Wages
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| Industrial Production Managers* |
| Vermont - 2023 |
| Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
| 10% |
$ 36.05 |
$74,980 |
| 25% |
$ 42.68 |
$88,770 |
| Median |
$ 47.94 |
$99,710 |
| 75% |
$ 63.26 |
$131,590 |
| 90% |
$ 80.27 |
$166,950 |
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| Average |
$ 54.56 |
$113,470 |
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Industries of Employment
| Industrial Production Managers* |
| United States - 2020 |
| Industry | Percent of total |
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing
| 10% |
- Transportation equipment manufacturing
| 9% |
| 8% |
| 8% |
| 7% |
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Knowledge
| People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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- Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
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- Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Skills
| People in this career often have these skills: |
- Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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- Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
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- Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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- Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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Interests
| People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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- Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Work Styles
| People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Initiative
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
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- Leadership
Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
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- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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Tasks
| On the job, you would: |
- Stop production if serious product defects are present.
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- Review and update standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals.
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- Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
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- Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections.
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- Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
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Projected Employment
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| Industrial Production Managers* |
| Vermont |
| 2020 employment |
517 |
| 2030 employment |
572 |
Annual percent change
(compounded) |
1.0% |
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations) |
42 |
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Education and Experience:
| Industrial Production Managers* |
- Typical education needed for entry
Bachelor's degree
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- Work experience in a related occupation
5 years or more
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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- Physical activity is Somewhat Important
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- Level of activity is Moderate
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Job Zone
| Considerable Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(7.0 to < 8.0) - A typical worker will require
over 2 years up to and including 4 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
| How much education do most people in this career have? |
| Education level |  | Percent of
U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree
or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or
post-BA certificate | | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree | | 100% |
| Associate's degree | | 0% |
Certificate or some college,
no degree | | 0% |
High school diploma
or equivalent | | 0% |
| Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
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Abilities
| People in this career often have talent in: |
- Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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- Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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- Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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- Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Work Activities
| In general, what you might do: |
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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- Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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- Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
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- Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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Detailed Work Activities
| What you might do in a day: |
- Inspect condition or functioning of facilities or equipment.
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- Direct operational or production activities.
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- Document organizational or operational procedures.
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- Monitor organizational procedures to ensure proper functioning.
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- Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.
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