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What is an assistant production supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreAssistant Production SupervisorUS Average
Salary
4.0

Avg. Salary $50,754

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.70%

Asian 4.43%

Black or African American 11.48%

Hispanic or Latino 20.09%

Unknown 4.05%

White 59.25%

Gender

female 29.36%

male 70.64%

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

Assistant production supervisor career paths

Key steps to become an assistant production supervisor

  1. Explore assistant production supervisor education requirements

    Most common assistant production supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    49.9 %

    Associate

    21.4 %

    High School Diploma

    17.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific assistant production supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    GMP9.36%
    Production Equipment7.79%
    Safety Procedures7.37%
    Process Improvement6.44%
    Production Supervisors6.40%
  3. Complete relevant assistant production supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New assistant production 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 assistant production supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real assistant production supervisor resumes.
  4. Research assistant production supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage data reports, analyze and provide data to improve operational performance to include OEE, process reliability and labor optimization.
    • Communicate directly with USDA official in maintaining proper product handling and sanitation procedures and requirements.
    • Participate in Kaizen process to develop a new detergent dispensing station to improve safety, ergonomics and to save money.
    • Participate in a Kaizen event that reduce factory downtime associate with chassis changeovers.
  5. Apply for assistant production supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an assistant production 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 assistant production supervisor salary

The average assistant production supervisor salary in the United States is $50,754 per year or $24 per hour. Assistant production supervisor salaries range between $37,000 and $69,000 per year.

Average assistant production supervisor salary
$50,754 Yearly
$24.40 hourly

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Assistant production supervisor reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2022
Pros

Being able to create a work environment where people flourish, come together, build good relationships form positive teamwork, watching work flow smoothly, reaching or exceeding goals, and be accountable. 2. An opportunity to learn shop floor activities technically and also to develop managerial skills.

Cons

When my children were young and still in school, I didn't like not having a work-life balance to be with the family. But now my family is grown up with there own families.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2020
Pros

I enjoyed my time as a production coordinator


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2020
Pros

A great leader, leads by example. Leading organization with team effort, to learn and grow.

Cons

No effort in team work, disorganized, no leadership.


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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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