First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of helpers, laborers, or material movers, hand.
At a Glance
First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand. Top skills: Microsoft Office software, SAP software, Microsoft Word.
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Skills & Requirements
Skills (8)
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
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.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Knowledge (4)
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Abilities (9)
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Technology (10)
Category: Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software | In Demand
Work Activities (27)
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
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