Level Description Professional’ Leveling Guide consists of jobs with a professional nature that require “learned knowledge” most often attained through advanced education and experience. This can include business and/or clinical professionals. Market Summary Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete production cycle. Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules. Provides input to management; schedules and/or interfaces with marketing, sales, production and engineering managers. Oversees the master schedules and ensures comprehensive compliance with materials requirements for manufacturing. Impact • Applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. • Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations. Communication • Interacts largely with internal peers and contacts. Begins to build internal professional network that may cross department/areas. • Influences internal customers within the scope to achieve short term national project objectives. Innovation • Modifies existing methods, techniques and/or processes across job areas. • Problems and issues faced are in general difficult but not complex. Knowledge • Works on assignments of moderate size, scope, diversity, and/or complexity. Performs a variety of assignments, employing diverse methods and skills. • Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.