Chief load dispatcher vs production supervisor

The differences between chief load dispatchers and production 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 production supervisor takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a production supervisor has an average salary of $63,391, 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 production supervisor are lean manufacturing, safety procedures, and production schedules.

Chief load dispatcher vs production supervisor overview

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Production Supervisor
Yearly salary	$47,359	$63,391
Hourly rate	$22.77	$30.48
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	17,457	83,529
Job satisfaction	-	4.33
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 54%
Average age	47	46
Years of experience	6	2

Chief load dispatcher vs production supervisor salary

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

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Production Supervisor
Average salary	$47,359	$63,391
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $79,000	Between $43,000 And $91,000
Highest paying City	-	Fremont, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	Intuitive Surgical
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between chief load dispatcher and production supervisor education

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

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Production Supervisor
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 54%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	SUNY Farmingdale	Stanford University

Chief load dispatcher vs production supervisor demographics

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

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Production Supervisor
Average age	47	46
Gender ratio	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%	Male, 83.4% Female, 16.6%
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, 11.9% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% Asian, 5.0% White, 61.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	8%	6%

Differences between chief load dispatcher and production 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.

Production supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage an run extruders an injection molds.
Utilize MRP system to monitor and manage raw material and finish goods inventory.
Manage employee's schedules, time off requests, vacation and payroll with the KRONOS time management software.
Manage departments responsible for beginning raw material production process using automate CNC control plasma cutting machines.
Lead targeted decision-making across fast-pace production operations for this growth-orient USDA food factory producing quality meat products.
Manage manufacturing department operations to ensure compliance with establish quality specifications, production levels, and FDA regulations.

Chief load dispatcher vs production supervisor skills

Common chief load dispatcher skills

Functional Checks, 59%
Safety Procedures, 41%

Common production supervisor skills

Lean Manufacturing, 9%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Production Schedules, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%
Customer Service, 4%
ISO, 4%

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