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Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Median Salary
65,930
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

91%

State and local government

3%

Self-employed

3%

Private not for profit

2%

Federal Government

1%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$38,480

10%

$65,930

Median

$90,270

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    32%

  • Some college

    14%

  • Less than high school

    14%

  • Associate's degree

    13%

  • Bachelor's degree

    11%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    11%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Operations Management and Supervision

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Production and Processing
  • Administration and Management
  • Personnel and Human Resources
  • Education and Training
  • Computers and Electronics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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