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Production Plant Supervisor

Manufacturing and Production
Production Managers
Production Supervisor

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.

At a Glance

Production Plant Supervisor earns an average of $43,992/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 3 years. Top skills: Communication, Report Writing, Inventory Management.

Avg Annual Salary

$43,992/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

3 years

Job Postings

4

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Median Wage

$71,190/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+1.2%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (19)

Inventory Management

4.9

Product Quality (QA/QC)

4.9

Production Planning

4.8

Quality Management

4.8

Data Analysis

4.7

Food Preparation

4.7

Process Optimization

4.7

Fire Safety

4.6

Cooking

4.6

Furniture Cleaning

4.6

Criminal Corrections

4.5

Electrical Equipment

4.5

Project Management

4.4

Internal Communications

4.4

Safety Procedures

4.3

Continuous Improvement Process

4.2

Sanitation

4.2

Business Strategies

4.1

Calibration

4.1

Common Skills (9)

Communication

5.0

Report Writing

5.0

Tactfulness

4.9

Record Keeping

4.8

Supervision

4.8

Operations

4.5

Coaching

4.4

Motivational Skills

4.3

Prioritization

4.3

Certifications (2)

Food Safety Certification

4.3

American Society For Quality (ASQ) Certified

4.2

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