A Day In The Life
Manufacturing Industry
Manufacturing
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.
Manufacturing Industry
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Average
$66,140
ANNUAL
$31.80
HOURLY
Entry Level
$38,830
ANNUAL
$18.67
HOURLY
Mid Level
$61,660
ANNUAL
$29.64
HOURLY
Expert Level
$97,360
ANNUAL
$46.81
HOURLY
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
23,930
Projected job openings through 2030
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Mechanic
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Technician
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Supervisor
Supporting Programs
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
01
Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
02
Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
03
Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
04
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.
05
Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
06
Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
07
Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
08
Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
09
Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, or fabricators.
10
Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Personnel and Human Resources
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Management of Personnel Resources
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Time Management
SKILL
Coordination
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
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