Chief load dispatcher vs shop supervisor

The differences between chief load dispatchers and shop 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 shop supervisor takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a shop supervisor has an average salary of $50,689, 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 shop supervisor are customer service, safety procedures, and preventative maintenance.

Chief load dispatcher vs shop supervisor overview

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Shop Supervisor
Yearly salary	$47,359	$50,689
Hourly rate	$22.77	$24.37
Growth rate	-	4%
Number of jobs	17,457	35,924
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	47	46
Years of experience	6	2

Chief load dispatcher vs shop supervisor salary

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

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Shop Supervisor
Average salary	$47,359	$50,689
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $79,000	Between $30,000 And $84,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	Delaware
Best paying company	-	TechnipFMC
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between chief load dispatcher and shop supervisor education

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

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Shop Supervisor
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	SUNY Farmingdale	Stanford University

Chief load dispatcher vs shop supervisor demographics

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

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Shop Supervisor
Average age	47	46
Gender ratio	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%	Male, 89.1% Female, 10.9%
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, 12.2% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 4.6% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	8%	6%

Differences between chief load dispatcher and shop 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.

Shop supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage and supervise CNC operators.
Supervise and work in a fabrication shop, fabricate conveyors, MIG and TIG welding, and operate end mill.
Procure aerospace alloys and materials as well as all consumables.
Design medical, kitchen, and woodworking products using SolidWorks.
Follow instructions given by supervisor to ensure products are being meet to QA and USDA.
Start out as a welder (MIG, TIG) and move up to shop supervisor.

Chief load dispatcher vs shop supervisor skills

Common chief load dispatcher skills

Functional Checks, 59%
Safety Procedures, 41%

Common shop supervisor skills

Customer Service, 26%
Safety Procedures, 10%
Preventative Maintenance, 6%
Parts Inventory, 6%
OSHA, 4%
Equipment Maintenance, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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