3rd shift supervisor vs section supervisor

The differences between 3rd shift supervisors and section supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a 3rd shift supervisor and a section supervisor. Additionally, a section supervisor has an average salary of $67,204, which is higher than the $32,932 average annual salary of a 3rd shift supervisor.

The top three skills for a 3rd shift supervisor include customer service, basic math and pallet jack. The most important skills for a section supervisor are safety procedures, direct supervision, and proficiency testing.

3rd shift supervisor vs section supervisor overview

	3rd Shift Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Yearly salary	$32,932	$67,204
Hourly rate	$15.83	$32.31
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	129,192	33,397
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

3rd shift supervisor vs section supervisor salary

3rd shift supervisors and section supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	3rd Shift Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Average salary	$32,932	$67,204
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $41,000	Between $33,000 And $136,000
Highest paying City	Portland, ME	Needham, MA
Highest paying state	Wyoming	Massachusetts
Best paying company	Clark County	CITRUS VALLEY PHYSICIANS GROUP
Best paying industry	Transportation	-

Differences between 3rd shift supervisor and section supervisor education

There are a few differences between a 3rd shift supervisor and a section supervisor in terms of educational background:

	3rd Shift Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

3rd shift supervisor vs section supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between 3rd shift supervisors' and section supervisors' demographics:

	3rd Shift Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%	Male, 79.0% Female, 21.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 5.1% White, 63.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.3% Asian, 4.6% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between 3rd shift supervisor and section supervisor duties and responsibilities

3rd shift supervisor example responsibilities.

Accomplish successful TDS inspections quarterly for sanitation as required by the FDA.
Train and achieve USG certification for stainless steel, common steel MIG, aluminum MIG, and TIG common.
Be come proficient with RF scanners and computers.
Help trouble shoot any production problem or QA problem on shift.
Ensure a safe working environment in accordance with OSHA and company guidelines.
Direct staff with proper PPE to handle blood borne spills and proper chemicals.

Section supervisor example responsibilities.

Supervise ammunition resupply operations ensuring all jobs are accomplish on time.
Lead division payroll meetings and maintain documentation available in share directory and portal to facilitate communication and standardization of payroll procedures.
Supervise and assist in the transportation, loading, and unloading of multiple types of hazardous materials between multiple DOD organizations.
Handle subpoenas, court orders.
Train variuos areas in HIPAA compliance.
Supervise the design and build unique laser and electronic systems for DoD applications.

3rd shift supervisor vs section supervisor skills

Common 3rd shift supervisor skills

Customer Service, 14%
Basic Math, 6%
Pallet Jack, 5%
Cleanliness, 5%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Continuous Improvement, 4%

Common section supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 16%
Direct Supervision, 12%
Proficiency Testing, 6%
Chemistry, 5%
Combat, 5%
Career Development, 4%

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