Chief load dispatcher vs operation supervisor

The differences between chief load dispatchers and operation 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 an operation supervisor takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, an operation supervisor has an average salary of $57,279, 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 an operation supervisor are logistics, safety procedures, and OSHA.

Chief load dispatcher vs operation supervisor overview

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Operation Supervisor
Yearly salary	$47,359	$57,279
Hourly rate	$22.77	$27.54
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	17,457	94,116
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Average age	47	46
Years of experience	6	2

Chief load dispatcher vs operation supervisor salary

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

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Operation Supervisor
Average salary	$47,359	$57,279
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $79,000	Between $37,000 And $87,000
Highest paying City	-	Kansas City, KS
Highest paying state	-	Louisiana
Best paying company	-	Ropes & Gray
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between chief load dispatcher and operation supervisor education

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

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Operation Supervisor
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	SUNY Farmingdale	Stanford University

Chief load dispatcher vs operation supervisor demographics

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

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Operation Supervisor
Average age	47	46
Gender ratio	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%	Male, 70.8% Female, 29.2%
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, 18.5% Asian, 4.6% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	8%	6%

Differences between chief load dispatcher and operation 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.

Operation supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage labor and operating expenses to meet budget goals by utilizing KRONOS.
Manage the safety, quality, productivity, OEE, yields, & continuous improvement.
Manage the proper preparation of equipment for mechanical work as well as proper utilization of LOTO system.
Serve as member of HAZMAT team and manage all training, orientation and safety programs for entire facility.
Manage all inbound and outbound of product/inventory, and keep accurate counts in AS400 P.K.M.S warehouse management software.
Manage daily activities of up to 15 staff and up to 50 students at youth rehabilitation boarding facility.

Chief load dispatcher vs operation supervisor skills

Common chief load dispatcher skills

Functional Checks, 59%
Safety Procedures, 41%

Common operation supervisor skills

Logistics, 7%
Safety Procedures, 7%
OSHA, 6%
Payroll, 5%
Customer Satisfaction, 5%
Continuous Improvement, 4%

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