Chemical supervisor vs section supervisor

The differences between chemical 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 chemical supervisor and a section supervisor. Additionally, a section supervisor has an average salary of $67,204, which is higher than the $65,485 average annual salary of a chemical supervisor.

The top three skills for a chemical supervisor include safety procedures, direct supervision and production schedules. The most important skills for a section supervisor are safety procedures, direct supervision, and proficiency testing.

Chemical supervisor vs section supervisor overview

	Chemical Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Yearly salary	$65,485	$67,204
Hourly rate	$31.48	$32.31
Growth rate	4%	6%
Number of jobs	27,372	33,397
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Chemical supervisor vs section supervisor salary

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

	Chemical Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Average salary	$65,485	$67,204
Salary range	Between $42,000 And $100,000	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 chemical supervisor and section supervisor education

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

	Chemical Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Stanford University

Chemical supervisor vs section supervisor demographics

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

	Chemical Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 83.5% Female, 16.5%	Male, 79.0% Female, 21.0%
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, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.3% Asian, 4.6% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between chemical supervisor and section 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.

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.

Chemical supervisor vs section 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 section supervisor skills

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

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