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Manages an operation and its logistics, including plant and equipment.

A sales position where an individual manages a particular set of customers within a defined geographic area.

Works as the primary purchaser for an organization, often responsible for a wide range of products, including raw materials and basic supplies.

Works to increase efficiencies in the chain of intermediaries from a manufacturer to final consumer. 

Works with others in the organization to estimate costs of raw materials, potential variability of those costs, and also serves as the buyer of those materials.

 Works on the floor and in the office of a manufacturing operation to ensure products consistently meet quality requirements.
 

 Manages the marketing activities within an organization, creating strategy and ensuring that communication and marketing activities are well-designed for the customer base.

Manages a team of salespeople to meet strategic sales goals of an organization and is likely also engaged in day-to-day sales activities.

Works for an equipment or raw materials supplier and supports the use of their product in customer’s manufacturing operations. Typically have a strong science and engineering background.

E-commerce content is the list of various materials intended to attract potential buyers. Brands create content to present information through many channels and mediums.

Manages web content for an organization, continuously ensuring effective and up-to-date information is maintained.

Works with web as well as myriad social media platforms to effectively communicate organizational and product-related messages to customers and stakeholders.

Works on strategies for maintaining access to and flow of raw materials into manufacturing operations.

Works with clients on various interior design work, primarily for the built environment, both residential and commercial.

Works with manufacturing and supply chain data to increase process efficiency and product quality.

Works to increase manufacturing system efficiency and effectiveness. Can range from plant layout to better utilizing the skills and capabilities of employees.

Works as a problem-solver, improving efficiency, and optimizing manufacturing processes, using tools such as simulation and digital twins.

Works primarily at a computer to design various products ranging from a furniture part to the structure of a building. Typically these designs are transferred to computer controlled machining.

Works in almost any specialty area, bringing in-depth expertise to challenges faced by organizations. Could be in manufacturing systems, personnel management, or a host of other areas.

Works as a team lead for a small group of employees involved in constructing on-site buildings.

Works with multiple sources of data to assess risks and optimize investment decisions.

Depending on the size of the business, this person might manage all aspects (small business) or be involved only in the most strategic decision making (large business).

Works both in the field and the laboratory, taking and analyzing samples (such as from process emissions) and creating reports on the environmental aspects of specific operations and/or processes.

Works to maintain access to raw materials, constantly analyzing options regarding sources and striving to obtain raw materials that create the most efficient processes and highest quality products.

Works to identify the appropriate materials to be used in products

Analyzes buildings and building designs regarding various performance criteria, from structural to energy use.

Works with other designers to improve environmental performance of products through raw material use, design for re-use, etc.

Works in organization processes to increase and enhance innovation.

Works in the laboratory analyzing samples and creating reports on the environmental and other performance aspects of specific operations and/or processes.

Works in various areas of product development, testing, or quality control where in-depth chemistry knowledge is required.

Designs furniture, typically through use of digital tools that can translate designs to manufacturing processes.

Works to mitigate and manage environmental impacts of organizational operations.

Has specialized expertise in project management and with this expertise leads large projects along with teams of people.

Works with land and water resources, air and soil quality, land-use management, ecosystem services, ecological restoration, and waste management.

Project-based work concerned with the hands-on elements of a project.

Employs knowledge and skills to improve or maintain the sustainability of natural resource use.

Works primarily with design and improvement of manufacturing and logistics operations.

Works with product quality issues in the production line, ensuring that products are made correctly and safely.

Works with a team to manage, mitigate, and report environmental impacts of organizational operations.

Works as an expert in sustainability to help organizations manage, mitigate, and report environmental impacts of organizational operations.

Works on strategies for maintaining access to and flow of raw materials into manufacturing operations.

Designs products for final consumers and/or organizations that meet their needs and context.

Works to manage people and processes in construction settings, typically commercial or large residential projects.

Works both in the field and the laboratory, taking and analyzing samples and ensuring that organization emissions are maintained below threshold levels.