Chemical supervisor vs shop supervisor

The differences between chemical supervisors and shop 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 shop supervisor. Additionally, a chemical supervisor has an average salary of $65,485, which is higher than the $50,689 average annual salary of a shop supervisor.

The top three skills for a chemical supervisor include safety procedures, direct supervision and production schedules. The most important skills for a shop supervisor are customer service, safety procedures, and preventative maintenance.

Chemical supervisor vs shop supervisor overview

	Chemical Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Yearly salary	$65,485	$50,689
Hourly rate	$31.48	$24.37
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	27,372	35,924
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Chemical supervisor vs shop supervisor salary

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

	Chemical Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Average salary	$65,485	$50,689
Salary range	Between $42,000 And $100,000	Between $30,000 And $84,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	Delaware
Best paying company	-	TechnipFMC
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between chemical supervisor and shop supervisor education

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

	Chemical Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Stanford University

Chemical supervisor vs shop supervisor demographics

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

	Chemical Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 83.5% Female, 16.5%	Male, 89.1% Female, 10.9%
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, 12.2% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 4.6% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between chemical supervisor and shop 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.

Shop supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage and supervise CNC operators.
Supervise and work in a fabrication shop, fabricate conveyors, MIG and TIG welding, and operate end mill.
Procure aerospace alloys and materials as well as all consumables.
Design medical, kitchen, and woodworking products using SolidWorks.
Follow instructions given by supervisor to ensure products are being meet to QA and USDA.
Start out as a welder (MIG, TIG) and move up to shop supervisor.

Chemical supervisor vs shop 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 shop supervisor skills

Customer Service, 26%
Safety Procedures, 10%
Preventative Maintenance, 6%
Parts Inventory, 6%
OSHA, 4%
Equipment Maintenance, 3%