Blending supervisor vs section supervisor

The differences between blending 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 blending supervisor and a section supervisor. Additionally, a section supervisor has an average salary of $67,204, which is higher than the $36,010 average annual salary of a blending supervisor.

The top three skills for a blending supervisor include GMP, safety culture and FDA. The most important skills for a section supervisor are safety procedures, direct supervision, and proficiency testing.

Blending supervisor vs section supervisor overview

	Blending Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Yearly salary	$36,010	$67,204
Hourly rate	$17.31	$32.31
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	25,238	33,397
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Blending supervisor vs section supervisor salary

Blending supervisors and section supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Blending Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Average salary	$36,010	$67,204
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $52,000	Between $33,000 And $136,000
Highest paying City	-	Needham, MA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	CITRUS VALLEY PHYSICIANS GROUP
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between blending supervisor and section supervisor education

There are a few differences between a blending supervisor and a section supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Blending Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Blending supervisor vs section supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between blending supervisors' and section supervisors' demographics:

	Blending Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 90.8% Female, 9.2%	Male, 79.0% Female, 21.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.8% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% Asian, 4.5% White, 59.3% 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 blending supervisor and section supervisor duties and responsibilities

Blending supervisor example responsibilities.

Lead numerous Kaizen blitz efforts to identify and reduce waste.
Participate in company SQF recertification, HACCP training and GMP implementation.
Coordinate logistics via third party vendors; ordering, receiving, and hotshot.
Perform monthly NDE inspections of all weldments and welding repairs on vibratory drying equipment and assist with yearly NDE requirements.
Team with operations management in writing and implementing production line documentation to facilitate HACCP and product tracking.
Provide a safe working environment for employees; comply with FDA and other regulatory standards.

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.

Blending supervisor vs section supervisor skills

Common blending supervisor skills

GMP, 19%
Safety Culture, 18%
FDA, 14%
Lean Manufacturing, 14%
Production Schedules, 13%
SQF, 10%

Common section supervisor skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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