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Build Occupations
Build Skills
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Executive Summary & Quick Insights
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (General)
Production Worker
Packaging Machine Operator
Operations Supervisor (General)
Quality Technician (General)
Production Worker
Packaging Machine Operator
Operations Supervisor (General)
Quality Technician (General)
Top 5 "Build Occupations"
Amazon
Raytheon Technologies
Ford
General Dynamics
Boeing
Raytheon Technologies
Ford
General Dynamics
Boeing
Top employers competing for these occupations
Number of employers competing for top build occupations
18,928
Total Talent Acquisition Investments (Latest 12 months)
$10,065,467,553
Total build vs buy savings
$2,794,888,383
Occupation Strategic Build Prioritization Map: Workforce Quality VS Estimated Build Profit
Detailed Build Metrics by Occupation
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BBB Role | Labor Market Availability (Supply Stress) | Build Index | Buy Cost | Build Savings | Build Time | Build Quality | Job Postings (12 Months) | Active Job Postings | Salary Premium | Competing Companies | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (General) | Abundant Labor Availability | 100 | $122,899 | $110,040 | Quick Build | Market Aligned Internal Quality | 184,761 | 2,325 | $9,400 | 8,809 | 4.08% |
| Production Worker | Abundant Labor Availability | 72.86 | $77,000 | $61,794 | Quick Build | Low Quality Internal Talent | 57,428 | 1,276 | $2,950 | 8,635 | -7.89% |
| Operations Supervisor (General) | Balanced Supply and Demand | 68.92 | $118,833 | $104,089 | Quick Build | Low Quality Internal Talent | 9,062 | 128 | $8,044 | 1,219 | -20.19% |
| Quality Technician (General) | Abundant Labor Availability | 68.53 | $82,538 | $62,259 | Moderate Build Time | Low Quality Internal Talent | 19,726 | 335 | $-213 | 4,136 | -0.4% |
| Manufacturing Production Supervisor | Abundant Labor Availability | 68.36 | $124,451 | $98,289 | Quick Build | Low Quality Internal Talent | 9,729 | 144 | $4,390 | 2,211 | -6.69% |
| Merchandiser (General) | Balanced Supply and Demand | 65.74 | $66,796 | $54,169 | Quick Build | Low Quality Internal Talent | 28,769 | 693 | $1,983 | 580 | 9.93% |
| Production Supervisor (General) | Abundant Labor Availability | 64.84 | $125,062 | $94,875 | Quick Build | Low Quality Internal Talent | 14,817 | 271 | $5,489 | 3,191 | -10.07% |
| Account Manager (General) | Abundant Labor Availability | 63.86 | $202,444 | $169,914 | Quick Build | Low Quality Internal Talent | 24,898 | 324 | $26,278 | 2,587 | 20.49% |
| Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor | Abundant Labor Availability | 59.09 | $99,739 | $62,646 | Moderate Build Time | Low Quality Internal Talent | 21,875 | 273 | $3,619 | 3,872 | 4.26% |
| Sales Manager (General) | Balanced Supply and Demand | 58.09 | $200,960 | $164,874 | Quick Build | Low Quality Internal Talent | 11,900 | 224 | $18,376 | 1,814 | 10.45% |
Detailed Build Metrics by Occupation
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LOT Specialized Occupation Name | Labor Market Availability (Supply Stress) | Occupation- Build Index | Buy Cost | Build Profit | Time to Build | Workforce Quality | Postings | Occupation Salary Premium | Number of Competing Companies | Acquisition Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (General) | Abundant Labor Availability | 100 | $55,219 | $42,360 | Quick Build | Above Market Internal Quality | 192,303 | $9,565 | 80 | 5% |
| Production Worker | Abundant Labor Availability | 73 | $38,175 | $22,969 | Quick Build | Market Aligned Internal Quality | 57,679 | $2,973 | 83 | -8% |
| Packaging Machine Operator | Abundant Labor Availability | 71 | $33,978 | $22,974 | Quick Build | Above Market Internal Quality | 5,160 | $1,476 | 44 | -9% |
| Operations Supervisor (General) | Balanced Supply and Demand | 69 | $55,833 | $41,089 | Quick Build | Market Aligned Internal Quality | 9,421 | $7,758 | 69 | -25% |
| Quality Technician (General) | Abundant Labor Availability | 68 | $38,546 | $18,267 | Moderate Build Time | Low Quality Internal Talent | 19,736 | $0 | 73 | 0% |
| Manufacturing Production Supervisor | Abundant Labor Availability | 68 | $56,951 | $30,789 | Quick Build | Above Market Internal Quality | 9,905 | $4,429 | 67 | -6% |
| Merchandiser (General) | Balanced Supply and Demand | 66 | $32,903 | $20,275 | Quick Build | Above Market Internal Quality | 31,980 | $1,878 | 38 | 9% |
| Production Supervisor (General) | Abundant Labor Availability | 65 | $54,862 | $24,675 | Quick Build | Low Quality Internal Talent | 14,875 | $5,618 | 70 | -10% |
| Account Manager (General) | Abundant Labor Availability | 64 | $102,634 | $70,104 | Quick Build | Above Market Internal Quality | 24,852 | $26,309 | 81 | 20% |
| Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor | Abundant Labor Availability | 59 | $51,067 | $13,974 | Moderate Build Time | Low Quality Internal Talent | 22,157 | $3,700 | 86 | 4% |
| Sales Manager (General) | Balanced Supply and Demand | 58 | $90,856 | $54,770 | Quick Build | Market Aligned Internal Quality | 11,999 | $17,857 | 65 | 10% |
| Account Executive (General) | Balanced Supply and Demand | 53 | $128,219 | $79,278 | Moderate Build Time | Market Aligned Internal Quality | 12,288 | $19,195 | 51 | 38% |
| Corporate Development Manager | Abundant Labor Availability | 48 | $128,848 | $48,308 | Moderate Build Time | Above Market Internal Quality | 11,099 | $28,629 | 83 | 1% |
| Operations Manager (General) | Balanced Supply and Demand | 48 | $99,794 | $31,563 | Moderate Build Time | Market Aligned Internal Quality | 19,619 | $21,318 | 88 | 6% |
| Mechanical Engineer (General) | Balanced Supply and Demand | 48 | $77,130 | $34,172 | Moderate Build Time | Market Aligned Internal Quality | 11,534 | $483 | 67 | -5% |
Occupation Insights
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spec_occ | Build Cost | Buy Cost | Build Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (General) | 12,859 | 55,219 | 42,360 |
| Production Worker | 15,206 | 38,175 | 22,969 |
| Packaging Machine Operator | 11,004 | 33,978 | 22,974 |
| Operations Supervisor (General) | 14,744 | 55,833 | 41,089 |
| Quality Technician (General) | 20,279 | 38,546 | 18,267 |
| Manufacturing Production Supervisor | 26,162 | 56,951 | 30,789 |
| Merchandiser (General) | 12,628 | 32,903 | 20,275 |
| Production Supervisor (General) | 30,187 | 54,862 | 24,675 |
| Account Manager (General) | 32,529 | 102,634 | 70,104 |
| Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor | 37,093 | 51,067 | 13,974 |
Top Skills
Salary Premium: The inflation-adjusted year-over-year growth in total buy cost (wages + benefits + Talent Acquisition / HR costs) for this occupation.
Skill | Postings | Skill Build Index | Salary Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selling Techniques | 6,581 | 100 | 11,160 |
| Communication | 5,653 | 95 | 9,387 |
| Leadership | 2,311 | 89 | 29,384 |
| Sales Forecasting | 1,432 | 86 | 29,384 |
| Negotiation | 3,344 | 85 | 12,288 |
| Customer Relationship Management | 4,653 | 83 | 5,974 |
| Customer Service | 5,033 | 82 | 4,829 |
| Account Management | 2,320 | 82 | 17,719 |
| Teamwork | 1,134 | 78 | 28,548 |
| Good Driving Record | 1,104 | 76 | 23,980 |
Top Employers
Employer | Postings | Build Index | Quality | Build Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar | 5 | 100 | Market Aligned Internal Quality | Moderate Build Time |
| Johnson & Johnson | 697 | 100 | Market Aligned Internal Quality | Moderate Build Time |
| Johnson Controls | 569 | 100 | Above Market Internal Quality | Quick Build |
| Siemens | 267 | 100 | Market Aligned Internal Quality | Quick Build |
| Bridgestone Corporation | 2 | 91.96 | Above Market Internal Quality | Moderate Build Time |
| Amazon | 916 | 86.49 | Market Aligned Internal Quality | Quick Build |
| PepsiCo | 9 | 85.9 | Market Aligned Internal Quality | Moderate Build Time |
| American Airlines Group | 11 | 82.75 | Market Aligned Internal Quality | Moderate Build Time |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | 109 | 81.19 | Above Market Internal Quality | Quick Build |
| Sherwin-Williams | 11 | 79.32 | Market Aligned Internal Quality | Quick Build |
Top Programs
Filter â–¶ | Filter â–¶ | Filter â–¶ | Est. Max Program Length (Months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathstream | Texas A&M Sales Excellence with Data Analytics and Visualization Certificate | Certificates and Bootcamps | 9 |
| Wilmington University | Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | Certificates and Bootcamps | 12 |
| Rutgers Business School Executive Education | Mini-MBA: Business Essentials Certificate | Certificates and Bootcamps | 3 |
| Chegg Skills | Sales Professional Certificate | Certificates and Bootcamps | 4 |
| Pathstream | Emory Sales Excellence with Data Analytics and Visualization Certificate | Certificates and Bootcamps | 9 |
| Pathstream | Florida A&M Sales Excellence with Data Analytics and Visualization Certificate | Certificates and Bootcamps | 9 |
| Pathstream | NYU Sales Excellence with Data Analytics and Visualization Certificate | Certificates and Bootcamps | 9 |
| Pathstream | Sales Excellence with Data Analytics and Visualization Certificate | Certificates and Bootcamps | 9 |
| 2U Executive Education | Yale SOM Executive Education Negotiation Strategies Certificate | Certificates and Bootcamps | 1.6 |
| Wilmington University | Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management | Certificates and Bootcamps | 6 |
spec_occ | build_index | auto_key_insight |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (General) | 100 | Current labor market demand for this occupation is high — signaling urgency for employers to secure talent pipelines or risk falling behind. |
| Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (General) | 100 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (General) | 100 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Production Worker | 73 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Production Worker | 73 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Production Worker | 73 | Current labor market demand for this occupation is high — signaling urgency for employers to secure talent pipelines or risk falling behind. |
| Packaging Machine Operator | 71 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Packaging Machine Operator | 71 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Packaging Machine Operator | 71 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Operations Supervisor (General) | 69 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Operations Supervisor (General) | 69 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Operations Supervisor (General) | 69 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Quality Technician (General) | 68 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Quality Technician (General) | 68 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Quality Technician (General) | 68 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Manufacturing Production Supervisor | 68 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Manufacturing Production Supervisor | 68 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Manufacturing Production Supervisor | 68 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Merchandiser (General) | 66 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Merchandiser (General) | 66 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Merchandiser (General) | 66 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Production Supervisor (General) | 65 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Production Supervisor (General) | 65 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Production Supervisor (General) | 65 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Account Manager (General) | 64 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Account Manager (General) | 64 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Account Manager (General) | 64 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor | 59 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor | 59 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor | 59 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Sales Manager (General) | 58 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Sales Manager (General) | 58 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Sales Manager (General) | 58 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Account Executive (General) | 53 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Account Executive (General) | 53 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Account Executive (General) | 53 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Corporate Development Manager | 48 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Corporate Development Manager | 48 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Corporate Development Manager | 48 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Operations Manager (General) | 48 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Operations Manager (General) | 48 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Operations Manager (General) | 48 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Mechanical Engineer (General) | 48 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Mechanical Engineer (General) | 48 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Mechanical Engineer (General) | 48 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Software Developer / Engineer | 47 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Software Developer / Engineer | 47 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Software Developer / Engineer | 47 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Field Operations Manager | 46 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Field Operations Manager | 46 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Field Operations Manager | 46 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Business Development Manager (General) | 44 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Business Development Manager (General) | 44 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Business Development Manager (General) | 44 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Maintenance Manager | 42 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Maintenance Manager | 42 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Maintenance Manager | 42 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Vice President of Operations | 37 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Vice President of Operations | 37 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Vice President of Operations | 37 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Robotics Engineer | 35 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Robotics Engineer | 35 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Robotics Engineer | 35 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Solutions / Application Architect | 33 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Solutions / Application Architect | 33 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Solutions / Application Architect | 33 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Director of Operations | 33 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Director of Operations | 33 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Director of Operations | 33 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Vice President of Engineering | 29 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Vice President of Engineering | 29 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Vice President of Engineering | 29 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |
| Director of Sales | 21 | Rising salary premiums suggest that buying this talent is increasingly costly — making the case for internal development even more compelling. |
| Director of Sales | 21 | The internal ramp-up time for this occupation is notably short, making it an ideal candidate for quick, high-impact upskilling investments. |
| Director of Sales | 21 | With below-average build costs, this occupation represents a cost-efficient opportunity for internal workforce development. |