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CAREER
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$62,850
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
-0.3% (little or no change)
Most Common Level of Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Do
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators. Excludes team or work leaders.
Other Job Titles First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers May Have
Assembly Supervisor, Line Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Molding Supervisor, Plant Supervisor, Production Manager, Production Supervisor, Quality Assurance Supervisor (QA Supervisor)
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Usually consists of breaking people out when short-handed, documenting down time for every line, helping solve the circumstances at hand, and an EOS (End of shift) report due at the end of every shift.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
- Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
- Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
- Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
- Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
Education
Level of Education Attained by First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (39%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Bachelor's degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Human Resources Management
Vocational
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technic...
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Accounting and Business/Management
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Knowing how to deal with all different kinds of people. Leading and influencing others. Public speaking. Fitness. Discipline. Structure.
Being flexible to be willing to learn and step out of your comfort zone.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Meet with a recruiter, and have them help you start a career path
Everyone
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