Chemical supervisor vs 2nd shift supervisor

The differences between chemical supervisors and 2nd shift 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 chemical supervisor and a 2nd shift supervisor. Additionally, a chemical supervisor has an average salary of $65,485, which is higher than the $34,465 average annual salary of a 2nd shift supervisor.

The top three skills for a chemical supervisor include safety procedures, direct supervision and production schedules. The most important skills for a 2nd shift supervisor are customer service, continuous improvement, and pallets.

Chemical supervisor vs 2nd shift supervisor overview

	Chemical Supervisor	2nd Shift Supervisor
Yearly salary	$65,485	$34,465
Hourly rate	$31.48	$16.57
Growth rate	4%	-
Number of jobs	27,372	145,604
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	High School Diploma, 33%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Chemical supervisor vs 2nd shift supervisor salary

Chemical supervisors and 2nd shift supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Chemical Supervisor	2nd Shift Supervisor
Average salary	$65,485	$34,465
Salary range	Between $42,000 And $100,000	Between $27,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	Portland, ME
Highest paying state	-	Wyoming
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between chemical supervisor and 2nd shift supervisor education

There are a few differences between a chemical supervisor and a 2nd shift supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Chemical Supervisor	2nd Shift Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	High School Diploma, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Stanford University

Chemical supervisor vs 2nd shift supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between chemical supervisors' and 2nd shift supervisors' demographics:

	Chemical Supervisor	2nd Shift Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 83.5% Female, 16.5%	Male, 82.7% Female, 17.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% Asian, 4.4% White, 58.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 12.1% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% Asian, 5.3% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between chemical supervisor and 2nd shift supervisor duties and responsibilities

Chemical supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage daily production schedule, monitor machine operation, addressed any etching machinery problems.
Train outside operators on DCS operation.
Update and maintain MSDS files for state compliance.
Conduct monthly safety meetings and participate in Haz-Mat drills and training.
Utilize the most effective PPE cite in the MSDS according to OSHA regulations.
Act as an internal quality auditor to ensure compliance with proper GMP procedures.

2nd shift supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage 2nd shift plant operations for a contract packager specializing in products regulate by both the FDA and DEA.
Need method to proactively manage the business improving cross-functional collaboration & KPI visibility.
Certify in first aid & CPR.
Make sure work areas stay safe with the use of PPE.
Accompany the MSHA inspectior/s on regular inspection visits.
Promote GMP environment and make sure GMP standards are being meet.

Chemical supervisor vs 2nd shift supervisor skills

Common chemical supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 39%
Direct Supervision, 22%
Production Schedules, 10%
Hazardous Materials, 7%
Chemical Defense, 5%
Emergency Response Capabilities, 4%

Common 2nd shift supervisor skills

Customer Service, 10%
Continuous Improvement, 6%
Pallets, 5%
OSHA, 5%
Work Ethic, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%

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