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Production and Operating Worker Supervisor

What is a Production and Operating Worker Supervisor?

Job Description & Duties 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.

Life As a Production & Operating Worker Supervisor

  • Calculate labor and equipment requirements and production specifications, using standard formulas.
  • Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, or fabricators.
  • Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
  • Set up and adjust machines and equipment.
  • Keep records of employees’ attendance and hours worked.
  • Recommend or execute personnel actions, such as hirings, evaluations, or promotions.

Production & Operating Worker Supervisor Needed Skills

These are the skills Production and Operating Worker Supervisors say are the most useful in their careers:

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

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Production & Operating Worker Supervisor Job Outlook

There were about 621,400 jobs for Production and Operating Worker Supervisor in 2016 (in the United States). There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Production and Operating Worker Supervisor. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 59,300 job openings in this field each year.

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The states with the most job growth for Production & Operating Worker Supervisor are Nevada, Utah, and North Dakota. Watch out if you plan on working in Delaware, Maine, or Vermont. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Average Production and Operating Worker Supervisors Salary

The average yearly salary of a Production & Operating Worker Supervisor ranges between $36,020 and $99,500.

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Production and Operating Worker Supervisors who work in Wyoming, District of Columbia, or Connecticut, make the highest salaries.

How much do Production and Operating Worker Supervisors make in each U.S. state?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $60,840
Alaska $66,650
Arizona $61,280
Arkansas $53,430
California $67,800
Colorado $69,420
Connecticut $76,130
Delaware $70,950
District of Columbia $75,480
Florida $59,690
Georgia $59,640
Hawaii $65,510
Idaho $59,620
Illinois $62,380
Indiana $60,730
Iowa $58,680
Kansas $61,790
Kentucky $61,760
Louisiana $72,530
Maine $62,600
Maryland $63,960
Massachusetts $67,970
Michigan $65,500
Minnesota $65,420
Mississippi $58,920
Missouri $58,630
Montana $61,590
Nebraska $61,710
Nevada $61,160
New Hampshire $68,040
New Jersey $70,300
New Mexico $62,880
New York $68,830
North Carolina $61,470
North Dakota $66,480
Ohio $63,180
Oklahoma $62,250
Oregon $58,990
Pennsylvania $62,470
Rhode Island $71,230
South Carolina $66,870
South Dakota $60,180
Tennessee $59,130
Texas $70,580
Utah $60,190
Vermont $63,660
Virginia $65,170
Washington $73,510
West Virginia $66,010
Wisconsin $61,130
Wyoming $81,880

Tools & Technologies Used by Production and Operating Worker Supervisors

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Production and Operating Worker Supervisors:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Access
  • Data entry software
  • Email software
  • Word processing software
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Project
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Database software
  • IBM Notes
  • Extensible markup language XML
  • Minitab
  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software

How to Become a Production & Operating Worker Supervisor

Are there Production and Operating Worker Supervisors education requirements?

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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