Quality Control Systems Managers
Management Occupations- O*NET-SOC code
- 11-3051.01
Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
High· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.013
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.38
0.09Range of values carried here0.70Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
Task-level exposure
Exposed tasks only27 rated tasks · 25 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (92.6%)
β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.
- Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
- All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
- Source
- OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
- Release
- gh-main-0471612
- License
- MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.
| Task (O*NET 27.2) | βE1 + 0.5 × E2 |
|---|---|
Review and update standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals.O*NET Task ID 15415 | 1.0 |
Document testing procedures, methodologies, or criteria.O*NET Task ID 15423 | 1.0 |
Review and approve quality plans submitted by contractors.O*NET Task ID 15406 | 0.5 |
Review statistical studies, technological advances, or regulatory standards and trends to stay abreast of issues in the field of quality control.O*NET Task ID 15407 | 0.5 |
Generate and maintain quality control operating budgets.O*NET Task ID 15408 | 0.5 |
Evaluate new testing and sampling methodologies or technologies to determine usefulness.O*NET Task ID 15409 | 0.5 |
Coordinate the selection and implementation of quality control equipment, such as inspection gauges.O*NET Task ID 15410 | 0.5 |
Collect and analyze production samples to evaluate quality.O*NET Task ID 15411 | 0.5 |
Verify that raw materials, purchased parts or components, in-process samples, and finished products meet established testing and inspection standards.O*NET Task ID 15413 | 0.5 |
Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections.O*NET Task ID 15414 | 0.5 |
Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, or quality trends.O*NET Task ID 15416 | 0.5 |
Participate in the development of product specifications.O*NET Task ID 15417 | 0.5 |
Monitor development of new products to help identify possible problems for mass production.O*NET Task ID 15418 | 0.5 |
Instruct vendors or contractors on quality guidelines, testing procedures, or ways to eliminate deficiencies.O*NET Task ID 15419 | 0.5 |
Identify quality problems or areas for improvement and recommend solutions.O*NET Task ID 15420 | 0.5 |
Instruct staff in quality control and analytical procedures.O*NET Task ID 15421 | 0.5 |
Identify critical points in the manufacturing process and specify sampling procedures to be used at these points.O*NET Task ID 15422 | 0.5 |
Direct the tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control data.O*NET Task ID 15424 | 0.5 |
Create and implement inspection and testing criteria or procedures.O*NET Task ID 15425 | 0.5 |
Confer with marketing and sales departments to define client requirements and expectations.O*NET Task ID 15426 | 0.5 |
Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors.O*NET Task ID 15427 | 0.5 |
Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.O*NET Task ID 15428 | 0.5 |
Oversee workers including supervisors, inspectors, or laboratory workers engaged in testing activities.O*NET Task ID 15429 | 0.5 |
Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.O*NET Task ID 15430 | 0.5 |
Direct product testing activities throughout production cycles.O*NET Task ID 15431 | 0.5 |
Stop production if serious product defects are present.O*NET Task ID 15405 | 0.0 |
Audit and inspect subcontractor facilities including external laboratories.O*NET Task ID 15412 | 0.0 |
β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.
Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page
All O*NET 31.0 task statements (27)
All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.
| Task (O*NET 31.0) | Type |
|---|---|
| Stop production if serious product defects are present. | Core |
| Review and approve quality plans submitted by contractors. | Core |
| Review statistical studies, technological advances, or regulatory standards and trends to stay abreast of issues in the field of quality control. | Core |
| Generate and maintain quality control operating budgets. | Core |
| Evaluate new testing and sampling methodologies or technologies to determine usefulness. | Core |
| Coordinate the selection and implementation of quality control equipment, such as inspection gauges. | Core |
| Collect and analyze production samples to evaluate quality. | Core |
| Verify that raw materials, purchased parts or components, in-process samples, and finished products meet established testing and inspection standards. | Core |
| Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections. | Core |
| Review and update standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals. | Core |
| Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, or quality trends. | Core |
| Participate in the development of product specifications. | Core |
| Monitor development of new products to help identify possible problems for mass production. | Core |
| Instruct vendors or contractors on quality guidelines, testing procedures, or ways to eliminate deficiencies. | Core |
| Identify quality problems or areas for improvement and recommend solutions. | Core |
| Instruct staff in quality control and analytical procedures. | Core |
| Identify critical points in the manufacturing process and specify sampling procedures to be used at these points. | Core |
| Document testing procedures, methodologies, or criteria. | Core |
| Direct the tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control data. | Core |
| Create and implement inspection and testing criteria or procedures. | Core |
| Confer with marketing and sales departments to define client requirements and expectations. | Core |
| Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors. | Core |
| Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff. | Core |
| Oversee workers including supervisors, inspectors, or laboratory workers engaged in testing activities. | Core |
| Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. | Core |
| Direct product testing activities throughout production cycles. | Core |
| Audit and inspect subcontractor facilities including external laboratories. | Supplemental |
0.00/ 3· Robot exposure index
Scale, basis and source
Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time
Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks
Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.
The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.
Tier of each physical task
Robot environment tiers (E0–E3)
E0 noneDetails
Rated not doable by robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated, even in a purpose-built setting
E1 purpose-built robot settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting built around the machine, such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line
E2 structured facilitiesDetails
Rated doable in a human work facility that an institution keeps to a working standard, such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port
E3 unstructured settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting that no institution keeps to a working standard, such as a private home or a construction site
Only tasks classified as physical are listed; other tasks have no tier in the source.
| Task (O*NET 29.3) | Robot environment tier |
|---|---|
| Audit and inspect subcontractor facilities including external laboratories. | E0 none |
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
Values for the whole SOC 11-3051 group (Industrial production managers), not for this O*NET occupation alone.
- Employment, 2025
- 252K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 259K
- Change (2025–35)
- +2.6%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $126,060
- Typical education needed for entry
- Bachelor's degree
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14139 | 그 외 제품 생산 관련 관리자 | Related, not a match | confirmed |
| 28153 | 품질 인증 심사 전문가 | Related, not a match | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 1321Manufacturing Managers
The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.
Manufacturing managers plan, direct and coordinate activities concerned with the production of goods, the production and distribution of electricity gas and water, and the collection, treatment and disposal of waste. They may manage the production departments of large enterprises or be the managers of small manufacturing companies.
Tasks
- (a) determining, implementing and monitoring production strategies, policies and plans;
- (b) planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements;
- (c) controlling the operation of production plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of parts and tools;
- (d) establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimize costs;
- (e) consulting with and informing other managers about production matters;
- (f) overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment;
- (g) controlling the preparation of production records and reports;
- (h) coordinating the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements;
- (i) identifying business opportunities and determining products to be manufactured;
- (j) researching and implementing regulatory and statutory requirements affecting manufacturing operations and the environment;
- (k) overseeing the provision of quotes for the manufacture of specialized goods and establishing contracts with customers and suppliers;
- (l) overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.
Example occupations
Manufacturer · Manufacturing manager · Production and operations manager (manufacturing)
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- footwear quality managerESCO 1321.1.2.1This occupation is broader
Footwear quality managers implement, manage and promote the quality systems in the company, using adequate tools and methodologies based on national, international or company standards. They are in charge of establishing requirements and objectives, as well as preparing documents. They analyse complaints, and promote and coordinate corrective and preventive measures. They promote an effective internal and external communication and ensure the consumer's demands are met. They are responsible for the definition of instruments which monitor and control of the quality systems, namely internal or external auditing, and they participate in the internal auditing.
- industrial quality managerESCO 1321.1.2This occupation is broader
Industrial quality managers monitor and control information assets by detailing processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industrial standards. They perform audits in industrial processes, advise on preventive and corrective actions, and ensure compliance with industrial standards.
- leather goods quality managerESCO 1321.1.2.2This occupation is broader
Leather goods quality managers manage and promote the systems of quality assurance implemented in the organisations. They carry out the tasks in order to achieve predefined requirements and objectives, fostering the internal and external communication, while aiming for the continuous improvement and the customer satisfaction.
- textile process controllerESCO 3119.16This occupation is broader
Textile process controllers perform textile process operations, technical functions in various aspects of design, production and quality control of textile products, and cost control for processes. They use computer aided manufacturing (CAM), and computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) tools in order to ensure conformity of entire production process to specifications. They compare and exchange individual processes with other departments (e.g cost calculation office) and initiate appropriate actions. They analyse the structure and properties of raw materials used in textiles and assist to prepare specifications for their production, analyse and interpret test data.
- textile quality managerESCO 1321.1.2.3This occupation is broader
Textile quality managers implement, manage and promote quality systems. They make sure that the textile products adheres to the quality standards of the organisation. Textile quality managers therefore inspect textile production lines and products.
- aquaculture quality supervisorESCO 3142.1.1Overlapping, not the same
Aquaculture quality supervisors establish standards and policies for the quality control of aquatic organisms’ production. They test and inspect the stock according to hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) principles and safety regulations.
- construction quality managerESCO 3112.1.4Overlapping, not the same
Construction quality managers make sure the quality of the work meets standards set in the contract, as well as minimum legislative standards. They establish procedures to check quality, perform inspections, and propose solutions to quality shortcomings.
- ICT quality assurance managerESCO 2519.4Overlapping, not the same
ICT quality assurance managers establish and operate an ICT quality approach through quality management systems, in compliance with internal and external standards and the organisation's culture. They ensure that the management controls are correctly implemented to safeguard asset, data integrity and operations. They focus on the achievement of quality goals, including the maintenance of the external certification according to quality standards and monitor statistics to forecast quality outcomes.
- quality engineerESCO 2149.2.7Overlapping, not the same
Quality engineers define quality standards for the creation of products or services. They check to make sure the products and services are in compliance with the quality standards and they coordinate quality improvements.
- quality services managerESCO 1219.7Overlapping, not the same
Quality services managers manage the quality of services in business organisations. They ensure the quality of in-house company operations such as customer requirements and service quality standards. Quality services managers monitor the company's performance and implement changes where necessary.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)
ESCO reuse terms and the modification notice are in Credits.
France classification links (ROME)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.
| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| H1502 | Responsable qualité en industrie | This occupation is broader |
| H1524 | Chef / Cheffe de projet contrôle qualité | This occupation is broader |
| M1428 | Directeur / Directrice qualité services | This occupation is broader |
| H1518 | Consultant / Consultante qualité | Overlapping, not the same |
| H1523 | Responsable Qualité Sécurité Environnement -QSE- en industrie | Overlapping, not the same |
| H1508 | Assureur / Assureuse qualité industrie | Related, not a match |
| H1515 | Auditeur / Auditrice qualité en industrie | Related, not a match |
| K1714 | Expert / Experte en assurance de la qualité des fournitures spécifiques des armées | Related, not a match |
| M1416 | Animateur / Animatrice qualité services | Related, not a match |
| M1820 | Expert / Experte méthodes et qualité informatique | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
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Spain classification links (CNO-11)
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| CNO-11 code | CNO-11 title (Spanish) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 1219 | Directores de políticas y planificación y de otros departamentos administrativos no clasificados bajo otros epígrafes | This occupation is narrower |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.
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Germany classification links (KldB)
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| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 27394 | Führungskräfte - Technische Produktionsplanung und -steuerung | This occupation is narrower |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
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Japan classification links (JSCO)
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| JSCO code | JSCO title (Japanese) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 031 | 会社管理職員 | This occupation is narrower |
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.
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