Chief load dispatcher vs lead operator

The differences between chief load dispatchers and lead operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a chief load dispatcher, becoming a lead operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a lead operator has an average salary of $88,429, which is higher than the $47,359 average annual salary of a chief load dispatcher.

The top three skills for a chief load dispatcher include functional checks, safety procedures and . The most important skills for a lead operator are customer service, HR, and process improvement.

Chief load dispatcher vs lead operator overview

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Lead Operator
Yearly salary	$47,359	$88,429
Hourly rate	$22.77	$42.51
Growth rate	-	7%
Number of jobs	17,457	87,338
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	47	46
Years of experience	6	2

Chief load dispatcher vs lead operator salary

Chief load dispatchers and lead operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Lead Operator
Average salary	$47,359	$88,429
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $79,000	Between $54,000 And $142,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	Meta
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between chief load dispatcher and lead operator education

There are a few differences between a chief load dispatcher and a lead operator in terms of educational background:

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Lead Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	SUNY Farmingdale	Stanford University

Chief load dispatcher vs lead operator demographics

Here are the differences between chief load dispatchers' and lead operators' demographics:

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Lead Operator
Average age	47	46
Gender ratio	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%	Male, 73.5% Female, 26.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.1% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Asian, 4.5% White, 69.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 4.6% White, 59.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	8%	6%

Differences between chief load dispatcher and lead operator duties and responsibilities

Chief load dispatcher example responsibilities.

Coordinate and manage the security operations of combat convoys moving and transporting equipment to different locations across hostile areas.
Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation and warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.
Develop training curriculum, lesson plans and conduct proficiency training relative to structural, wild land and aircraft firefighting operations.

Lead operator example responsibilities.

Plan, organize, and lead Kaizen activities as well as managed the cost reduction activities from idea to implementation.
Contact potential REO listing brokers achieving the highest return call rate.
Create UAT scripts and utilize statistical process controls to manage loan process quality and ensure consistency.
Achieve goals in various metrics, from sales to plan, payroll, additional services, print center.
Manage and organize incoming records and publications for use on SharePoint.
Need method to proactively manage the business improving cross-functional collaboration & KPI visibility.

Chief load dispatcher vs lead operator skills

Common chief load dispatcher skills

Functional Checks, 59%
Safety Procedures, 41%

Common lead operator skills

Customer Service, 18%
HR, 10%
Process Improvement, 6%
Project Management, 6%
Continuous Improvement, 6%
Safety Procedures, 4%