Chemical supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor

The differences between chemical supervisors and 3rd 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 3rd shift supervisor. Additionally, a chemical supervisor has an average salary of $65,485, which is higher than the $32,932 average annual salary of a 3rd shift supervisor.

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

Chemical supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor overview

	Chemical Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Yearly salary	$65,485	$32,932
Hourly rate	$31.48	$15.83
Growth rate	4%	-
Number of jobs	27,372	129,192
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Chemical supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor salary

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

	Chemical Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average salary	$65,485	$32,932
Salary range	Between $42,000 And $100,000	Between $26,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	Portland, ME
Highest paying state	-	Wyoming
Best paying company	-	Clark County
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between chemical supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor education

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

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

Chemical supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor demographics

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

	Chemical Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 83.5% Female, 16.5%	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%
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, 12.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 5.1% White, 63.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between chemical supervisor and 3rd 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.

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.

Chemical supervisor vs 3rd 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 3rd shift supervisor skills

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

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