First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

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Job Description


	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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Plastics Product Manufacturing	28,240
Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only)	25,110
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing	23,630
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only)	20,440
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only)	19,320
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	18,460
Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only)	17,340
Printing and Related Support Activities	16,850
Animal Slaughtering and Processing	16,430
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing	16,120

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Average Annual Salary	$64,340
Average Hourly Wage	$30.93
Total Employment	622,790