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San Jose State University

Master's Degree

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Program Details

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • San Jose, California

    One Washington Square, San Jose, California, 95192-0001

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 51-9111.00

Skills

Operations MonitoringMonitoringOperation and ControlActive ListeningCoordination

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingMechanicalPublic Safety and SecurityEducation and TrainingEnglish Language

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityPerceptual SpeedManual DexterityControl PrecisionNear VisionInformation OrderingFlexibility of Closure

Tasks

  • Attach identification labels to finished packaged items, or cut stencils and stencil information on
  • Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to m
  • Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a sup

Technology

Electronic mail softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareLabel making softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesBox cuttersClaw hammersDesktop computersDial calipersForkliftsGlue gunsHandtrucksIndustrial platform scalesIndustrial sewing machinesLabel-making machinesLocking pliersMeasuring tapesPallet jacksPallet movers

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium51-9111.00Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenderstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Packaging line performance standards — establish throughput, quality, and efficiency targets for the department and communicate expectations to all operators.
  • Operator training program — design and deliver structured on-the-job instruction covering machine start-up, monitoring, jam clearance, and quality inspection.
  • Continuous improvement initiatives — lead line-level process reviews identifying recurring malfunction patterns and implementing corrective actions to reduce downtime.
  • Quality conformance strategy — develop and refine inspection protocols and rejection criteria aligned with customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • ERP and production data systems — oversee accurate data entry practices across the shift team, using reports to drive resource and scheduling decisions.
  • Cross-functional coordination — represent the packaging department in meetings with maintenance, quality, and logistics teams to resolve systemic production issues.
  • Safety and compliance culture — model and enforce adherence to public safety, security, and mechanical safety procedures across all personnel on the packaging floor.
  • Workforce scheduling and deployment — allocate operators across multiple lines based on skill level, production demand, and equipment availability.
  • Label and stencil accuracy governance — audit labeling and coding practices department-wide, correcting deficiencies and updating procedures to prevent mislabeling incidents.
  • Mentorship and career development — coach developing operators on advanced machine control, quality judgment, and workplace dependability to build long-term team capability.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
96%
Placement Rate
35%