Creative Production | Western Oregon University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Judgment and Decision MakingSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringCoordinationActive ListeningReading ComprehensionTime Management

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingMathematics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingInductive ReasoningSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionWritten Expression

Tasks

Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during pro
Direct or coordinate production, processing, distribution, or marketing activities of industrial org
Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements

Technology

Facilities management softwareDocument management softwareVideo creation and editing softwareDesktop publishing softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Air samplersAll terrain vehicles ATVCombustible gas monitorsDesktop computersDiesel reciprocating engine generator setsEnclosed flaresForkliftsGas leak detectorsGas reciprocating engine generator setsMicro anemometersMultiple gas monitorsNotebook computersOpen flaresOxygen analyzersPersonal computers

Work Values

IndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationshipsAchievementRecognitionSupport

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
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium11-3051.00	Industrial Production Managers	title_inference	$121,440 median$197,310 top	+1.9%	460

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Full-scope production operations — direct and coordinate autonomously across processing, distribution, and scheduling functions within a large industrial organization.
Quality assurance systems — develop and implement end-to-end, integrating sample testing, in-process inspections, and statistical analysis to ensure finished goods meet prescribed standards.
Complex production and processing problems — diagnose and resolve independently by conferring with engineering, technical, and administrative staff across multiple departments.
Production tracking and quality control platforms — design configuration standards and lead deployment across facility systems to enable real-time performance monitoring.
Non-routine staffing challenges — manage decisively, including disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and workforce restructuring in response to operational shifts.
Budget and resource allocation decisions — evaluate and execute for production departments by analyzing cost data, capacity utilization, and time constraints against organizational goals.
Cross-departmental process improvement initiatives — lead by applying systems analysis and inductive reasoning to identify root causes and redesign workflows in manufacturing environments.
New product and process development proposals — evaluate critically and integrate into production planning through structured collaboration with R&D and support staff.
Learning and development strategies — design and apply for production staff to address skill gaps, improve safety compliance, and support operational advancement.
Comprehensive production and personnel reports — prepare and present to senior leadership, conveying operational performance metrics and strategic recommendations for improvement.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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