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What is an assembly department supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreAssembly Department SupervisorUS Average
Salary
2.6

Avg. Salary $33,539

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.72%

Asian 5.69%

Black or African American 11.75%

Hispanic or Latino 15.54%

Unknown 4.25%

White 62.05%

Gender

female 28.46%

male 71.54%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an assembly department supervisor

  1. Explore assembly department supervisor education requirements

    Most common assembly department supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    33.6 %

    Associate

    29.7 %

    High School Diploma

    24.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific assembly department supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Assembly Line35.95%
    Quality Standards10.67%
    Process Improvement9.35%
    CNC9.11%
    ISO7.99%
  3. Complete relevant assembly department supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New assembly department supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an assembly department supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real assembly department supervisor resumes.
  4. Research assembly department supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Coach and mentore team leads, responsible for ensuring teams meet and exceed KPI's.
    • Assist in the successful ISO certification process for the facility.
    • Schedule production, verify complete production, payroll verification, employee supervision
    • Use GMP daily in all tasks perform.
  5. Apply for assembly department supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an assembly department supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average assembly department supervisor salary

The average assembly department supervisor salary in the United States is $33,539 per year or $16 per hour. Assembly department supervisor salaries range between $25,000 and $43,000 per year.

Average assembly department supervisor salary
$33,539 Yearly
$16.12 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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