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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators.

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Parachute skills

  1. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.44)
  2. Consult - People (4.38)
  3. Pay attention to details - Data (4.38)
  4. Copy - Data (4.29)
  5. Coordinate - People (4.13)
  6. Supervise, manage - People (4.13)
  7. Interpret, speak, or read a foreign language - People (4.09)
  8. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  9. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.00)
  10. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.00)
  11. Listen - People (4.00)
  12. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  13. Use my brain - Data (4.00)
  14. Speak - People (4.00)
  15. Motivate - People (3.88)
  16. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (3.87)
  17. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.86)
  18. Follow through, get things done - People (3.81)
  19. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (3.68)
  20. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.65)
  21. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.00)
  2. Speaking (4.00)
  3. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.88)
  5. Coordination (3.88)
  6. Time Management (3.88)
  7. Management of Personnel Resources (3.88)
  8. Judgment and Decision Making (3.75)
  9. Monitoring (3.62)
  10. Social Perceptiveness (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Oral Expression (4.00)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  4. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  5. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  6. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  7. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  8. Inductive Reasoning (3.62)
  9. Written Expression (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.56)
  2. Leadership (4.44)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.38)
  4. Integrity (4.22)
  5. Initiative (4.11)
  6. Concern for Others (4.00)
  7. Self Control (4.00)
  8. Stress Tolerance (3.97)
  9. Cooperation (3.92)
  10. Analytical Thinking (3.92)
  11. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.86)
  12. Persistence (3.81)
  13. Independence (3.70)
  14. Achievement/Effort (3.60)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.38)
  2. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.29)
  3. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.27)
  4. Scheduling Work and Activities (4.13)
  5. Getting Information (4.13)
  6. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.09)
  7. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (4.08)
  8. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.95)
  9. Coaching and Developing Others (3.94)
  10. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.93)
  11. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.87)
  12. Training and Teaching Others (3.86)
  13. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.80)
  14. Developing and Building Teams (3.78)
  15. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.73)
  16. Processing Information (3.71)
  17. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (3.68)
  18. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.65)
  19. Documenting/Recording Information (3.63)
  20. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.63)
  21. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.51)
  1. Conduct Or Attend Staff Meetings (4.38)
  2. Consult With Managerial Or Supervisory Personnel (4.38)
  3. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (4.29)
  4. Modify Work Procedures Or Processes To Meet Deadlines (4.27)
  5. Schedule Activities, Classes, Or Events (4.13)
  6. Develop Maintenance Schedules (4.13)
  7. Read Blueprints (4.13)
  8. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (4.13)
  9. Read Technical Drawings (4.13)
  10. Schedule Employee Work Hours (4.13)
  11. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.09)
  12. Understand Second Language (4.09)
  13. Coordinate Production Materials, Activities Or Processes (4.08)
  14. Confer With Other Departmental Heads To Coordinate Activities (4.08)
  15. Direct And Coordinate Activities Of Workers Or Staff (4.08)
  16. Assign Work To Staff Or Employees (3.87)
  17. Motivate Workers To Achieve Work Goals (3.87)
  18. Establish Employee Performance Standards (3.87)
  19. Orient New Employees (3.87)
  20. Monitor Worker Performance (3.87)
  21. Demonstrate Or Explain Assembly Or Use Of Equipment (3.86)
  22. Examine Products Or Work To Verify Conformance To Specifications (3.73)
  23. Compute Production, Construction, Or Installation Specifications (3.71)
  24. Resolve Personnel Problems Or Grievances (3.68)
  25. Resolve Or Assist Workers To Resolve Work Problems (3.68)
  26. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.65)
  27. Oversee Work Progress To Verify Safety Or Conformance To Standards (3.63)
  28. Maintain Production Or Work Records (3.63)