Chief load dispatcher vs line leader

The differences between chief load dispatchers and line leaders 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 line leader takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a chief load dispatcher has an average salary of $47,359, which is higher than the $36,217 average annual salary of a line leader.

The top three skills for a chief load dispatcher include functional checks, safety procedures and . The most important skills for a line leader are continuous improvement, customer service, and safety procedures.

Chief load dispatcher vs line leader overview

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Line Leader
Yearly salary	$47,359	$36,217
Hourly rate	$22.77	$17.41
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	17,457	130,588
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	High School Diploma, 43%
Average age	47	46
Years of experience	6	2

Chief load dispatcher vs line leader salary

Chief load dispatchers and line leaders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Line Leader
Average salary	$47,359	$36,217
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $79,000	Between $23,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	Boston, MA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between chief load dispatcher and line leader education

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

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Line Leader
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	High School Diploma, 43%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	SUNY Farmingdale	Stanford University

Chief load dispatcher vs line leader demographics

Here are the differences between chief load dispatchers' and line leaders' demographics:

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Line Leader
Average age	47	46
Gender ratio	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%	Male, 57.0% Female, 43.0%
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, 12.6% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 4.7% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	8%	6%

Differences between chief load dispatcher and line leader 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.

Line leader example responsibilities.

Lead Kaizen event to establish best practices for estimating methodology and reporting templates.
Manage and develop associates base on organizational and developmental needs/conduct monthly one-on-ones with each employee to provide guidance and leadership.
Gain knowledge of USDA, OSHA, HACCP, VPP, and ISO regulations and requirements within a manufacturing environment.
Walk with QA and USDA around floor to ensure are that all areas are up to standards and ready for production.
Used SMT to place capacitors onto PCB.
Develop and maintain a safe manufacturing environment by assuring compliance with OSHA and CFR applicable as company policies.

Chief load dispatcher vs line leader skills

Common chief load dispatcher skills

Functional Checks, 59%
Safety Procedures, 41%

Common line leader skills

Continuous Improvement, 9%
Customer Service, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Quality Checks, 6%
Assembly Line, 5%
GMP, 4%