Chief load dispatcher vs manufacturing supervisor

The differences between chief load dispatchers and manufacturing supervisors 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 manufacturing supervisor takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a manufacturing supervisor has an average salary of $71,330, 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 manufacturing supervisor are continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and safety regulations.

Chief load dispatcher vs manufacturing supervisor overview

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Manufacturing Supervisor
Yearly salary	$47,359	$71,330
Hourly rate	$22.77	$34.29
Growth rate	-	3%
Number of jobs	17,457	68,725
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Average age	47	46
Years of experience	6	2

Chief load dispatcher vs manufacturing supervisor salary

Chief load dispatchers and manufacturing supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Manufacturing Supervisor
Average salary	$47,359	$71,330
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $79,000	Between $55,000 And $92,000
Highest paying City	-	Newark, NJ
Highest paying state	-	Maine
Best paying company	-	Boehringer Ingelheim
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between chief load dispatcher and manufacturing supervisor education

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

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Manufacturing Supervisor
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	SUNY Farmingdale	Stanford University

Chief load dispatcher vs manufacturing supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between chief load dispatchers' and manufacturing supervisors' demographics:

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Manufacturing Supervisor
Average age	47	46
Gender ratio	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%	Male, 83.7% Female, 16.3%
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, 11.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.7% Asian, 4.4% White, 60.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	8%	6%

Differences between chief load dispatcher and manufacturing supervisor 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.

Manufacturing supervisor example responsibilities.

Conduct all safety meeting and manage the employee's time keeping (Kronos).
Review and correct documentation and batch records while managing RODAC testing and leading CAPA investigations.
Lead, develop, and implement the KANBAN system by providing better flows of raw material and production.
Manage a team of 16-35 to insure packaging lines are running to standards as far as USDA guidelines and company productivity.
Lead sigma program driving quality, productivity and delivery improvements.
Manage a team of QC inspectors for inspecting automotive components from manufacturing line

Chief load dispatcher vs manufacturing supervisor skills

Common chief load dispatcher skills

Functional Checks, 59%
Safety Procedures, 41%

Common manufacturing supervisor skills

Continuous Improvement, 10%
Lean Manufacturing, 9%
Safety Regulations, 5%
Quality Standards, 5%
GMP, 5%
Production Schedules, 5%

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