Industrial Production Managers
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 2 of 116 tasks
Compile and record operational data on forms or in log books.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 0.8% of the role's time · $235M · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed
Prepare reports on operations and system productivity or efficiency.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 0.8% of the role's time · $228M · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed
Does not pass
Supervise employees in geothermal power plants or well fields.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.1% of the role's time · $642M
Manage operations at biofuels power generation facilities, including production, shipping, maintenance, or quality assurance activities.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.0% of the role's time · $618M
Monitor meters, flow gauges, or other real-time data to ensure proper operation of biofuels production equipment, implementing corrective measures as needed.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.0% of the role's time · $611M
Supervise production employees in the manufacturing of biofuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $574M
Oversee geothermal plant operations, maintenance, and repairs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.8% of the role's time · $556M
Direct operations, maintenance, or repair of hydroelectric power facilities.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.8% of the role's time · $535M
Supervise biomass plant or substation operations, maintenance, repair, or testing activities.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.7% of the role's time · $518M
Adjust temperature, pressure, vacuum, level, flow rate, or transfer of biofuels to maintain processes at required levels.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $468M
Maintain records of hydroelectric facility operations, maintenance, or repairs.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $464M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Supervise operations or maintenance employees in the production of power from biomass, such as wood, coal, paper sludge, or other waste or refuse.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.5% of the role's time · $451M
Manage safety programs at power generation facilities.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $446M
Direct or coordinate production, processing, distribution, or marketing activities of industrial organizations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.5% of the role's time · $439M
Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels or to identify abnormalities with biofuels production equipment or processes.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $437M
Review biomass operations performance specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.4% of the role's time · $426M
Provide direction to employees to ensure compliance with biofuels plant safety, environmental, or operational standards and regulations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.4% of the role's time · $410M
Communicate geothermal plant conditions to employees.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $407M
Monitor or inspect hydroelectric equipment, such as hydro-turbines, generators, or control systems.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $391M
Inspect hydroelectric facilities, including switchyards, control houses, or relay houses, for normal operation or adherence to safety standards.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $390M
Draw samples of biofuels products or secondary by-products for quality control testing.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $389M
Record, review, or maintain daily logs, reports, maintenance, and other records associated with geothermal operations.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $380M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Identify and evaluate equipment, procedural, or conditional inefficiencies involving geothermal plant systems.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $380M
Monitor geothermal operations, using programmable logic controllers.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $379M
Check hydroelectric operations for compliance with prescribed operating limits, such as loads, voltages, temperatures, lines, or equipment.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.2% of the role's time · $367M
Supervise or monitor hydroelectric facility operations to ensure that generation or mechanical equipment conform to applicable regulations or standards.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.2% of the role's time · $366M
Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $362M
Oversee workers including supervisors, inspectors, or laboratory workers engaged in testing activities.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $361M
Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting biofuels plant safety, operational efficiency, and product quality.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $356M
Inspect geothermal plant or injection well fields to verify proper equipment operations.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.2% of the role's time · $349M
Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $345M
Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $336M
Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $322M
Perform or direct the performance of preventative maintenance on geothermal plant equipment.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $322M
Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $321M
Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels and safe production environments or to identify abnormalities with power production equipment or processes.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.1% of the role's time · $320M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Monitor the operating status of biomass plants by observing control system parameters, distributed control systems, switchboard gauges, dials, or other indicators.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $318M
Develop operating plans and schedules for geothermal operations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $309M
Plan and schedule plant activities, such as wood, waste, or refuse fuel deliveries, ash removal, and regular maintenance.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $308M
Plan or coordinate hydroelectric production operations to meet customer requirements.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.0% of the role's time · $301M
Develop or manage budgets for geothermal operations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.0% of the role's time · $299M
Prepare and maintain production reports or personnel records.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $291M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check
Verify that raw materials, purchased parts or components, in-process samples, and finished products meet established testing and inspection standards.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $289M
Direct the tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control data.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $284M
Provide training to subordinate or new employees to improve biofuels plant safety or increase the production of biofuels.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $281M
Identify opportunities to improve plant electrical equipment, controls, or process control methodologies.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $274M
Supervise hydropower plant equipment installations, upgrades, or maintenance.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $270M
Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.9% of the role's time · $270M
Develop or implement production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, or other operational reports to detect production problems.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $265M
Direct product testing activities throughout production cycles.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $264M
Provide technical direction in the erection or commissioning of hydroelectric equipment or supporting electrical or mechanical systems.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $263M
Adjust equipment controls to generate specified amounts of electrical power.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $259M
Conduct field inspections of biomass plants, stations, or substations to ensure normal and safe operating conditions.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $258M
Instruct staff in quality control and analytical procedures.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $255M
Identify quality problems or areas for improvement and recommend solutions.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $250M
Monitor transportation and storage of flammable or other potentially dangerous feedstocks or products to ensure adherence to safety guidelines.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $250M
Monitor and operate communications systems, such as mobile radios.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $243M
Develop or implement policy evaluation procedures for hydroelectric generation activities.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $236M
Stop production if serious product defects are present.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $233M
Conduct site audits to ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $228M
Develop or enforce procedures for normal operation of manufacturing systems.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $228M
Implement operational and emergency procedures.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $228M
Maintain records to demonstrate compliance with safety and environmental laws, regulations, or policies.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $228M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Monitor permit requirements for updates.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $228M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Optimize operational costs and productivity consistent with safety and environmental rules and regulations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $228M
Supervise subordinate employees.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $228M
Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $228M
Develop or implement projects to improve efficiency, economy, or effectiveness of hydroelectric plant operations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $227M
Perform or direct preventive or corrective containment or cleanup to protect the environment.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $226M
Identify and communicate power system emergencies.
reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 0.7% of the role's time · $223M
Conduct well field site assessments.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $222M
Operate controls to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $218M
Document testing procedures, methodologies, or criteria.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $218M · waiting on a check
Collect and analyze production samples to evaluate quality.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $201M
Evaluate power production or demand trends to identify opportunities for improved operations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $198M
Troubleshoot and make minor repairs to geothermal plant instrumentation or electrical systems.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $194M
Manage parts and supply inventories for biomass plants.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $194M
Maintain current knowledge of the quality control field, relying on current literature pertaining to materials use, technological advances, or statistical studies.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $192M
Initiate or coordinate inventory or cost control programs.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.6% of the role's time · $192M
Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $190M · waiting on a check
Develop budgets or approve expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources, ensuring that materials, labor, or equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.
an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 0.6% of the role's time · $188M
Prepare reports on biomass plant operations, status, maintenance, and other information.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $180M · waiting on a check
Plan or manage hydroelectric plant upgrades.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.6% of the role's time · $174M
Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, or quality trends.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $172M
Operate energized high- or low-voltage hydroelectric power transmission system substations, according to procedures and safety requirements.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $170M
Approve proposals for the acquisition, replacement, or repair of biofuels processing equipment or the implementation of new production processes.
an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 0.6% of the role's time · $168M
Prepare and manage biofuels plant or unit budgets.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $165M
Coordinate or recommend procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.5% of the role's time · $161M
Inspect biomass gasification processes, equipment, and facilities for ways to maximize capacity and minimize operating costs.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $161M
Create and implement inspection and testing criteria or procedures.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $157M
Conduct cost, material, and efficiency studies for biofuels production plants or operations.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $156M
Create or enforce hydrostation voltage schedules.
reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 0.5% of the role's time · $155M
Review plans and confer with research or support staff to develop new products or processes.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.5% of the role's time · $155M
Review and update standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $154M
Select and implement corrosion control or mitigation systems for geothermal plants.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $150M
Prepare and manage biomass plant budgets.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $149M
Identify critical points in the manufacturing process and specify sampling procedures to be used at these points.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $147M
Shut down and restart biofuels plant or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $142M
Develop or review budgets, annual plans, power contracts, power rates, standing operating procedures, power reviews, or engineering studies.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.5% of the role's time · $140M
Review statistical studies, technological advances, or regulatory standards and trends to stay abreast of issues in the field of quality control.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $129M
Respond to problems related to ratepayers, water users, power users, government agencies, educational institutions, or other private or public power resource interests.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $127M
Coordinate the selection and implementation of quality control equipment, such as inspection gauges.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $125M
Monitor development of new products to help identify possible problems for mass production.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $121M
Evaluate new testing and sampling methodologies or technologies to determine usefulness.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $99.1M
Generate and maintain quality control operating budgets.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $95.0M
Participate in the development of product specifications.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $93.7M
Test, maintain, or repair electrical power distribution machinery or equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and testing devices.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.3% of the role's time · $82.0M
Prepare environmental permit applications or compliance reports.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.3% of the role's time · $80.5M
Instruct vendors or contractors on quality guidelines, testing procedures, or ways to eliminate deficiencies.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $80.3M
Negotiate materials prices with suppliers.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.2% of the role's time · $72.3M
Confer with marketing and sales departments to define client requirements and expectations.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.2% of the role's time · $69.4M
Audit and inspect subcontractor facilities including external laboratories.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.2% of the role's time · $63.2M
Shut down and restart biomass power plants or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.2% of the role's time · $61.0M
Obtain permits for constructing, upgrading, or operating geothermal power plants.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 0.2% of the role's time · $46.8M
Review and approve quality plans submitted by contractors.
an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 0.1% of the role's time · $37.1M
Negotiate interconnection agreements with other utilities.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.1% of the role's time · $34.5M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | 9170 | $1.3B | $20.4M | $0 |
| Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | 10,080 | $1.3B | $19.8M | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 7440 | $1.3B | $19.3M | $0 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 8420 | $1.2B | $19.1M | $0 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 9430 | $1.1B | $17.1M | $0 |
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | 6880 | $1.0B | $15.9M | $0 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 7780 | $945M | $14.5M | $0 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) | 7210 | $865M | $13.3M | $0 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 5630 | $828M | $12.7M | $0 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 5320 | $777M | $11.9M | $0 |