Chief load dispatcher vs supervisor

The differences between chief load dispatchers and 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 supervisor takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a supervisor has an average salary of $53,902, 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 supervisor are customer service, safety procedures, and sales floor.

Chief load dispatcher vs supervisor overview

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Supervisor
Yearly salary	$47,359	$53,902
Hourly rate	$22.77	$25.91
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	17,457	224,920
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Average age	47	46
Years of experience	6	2

Chief load dispatcher vs supervisor salary

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

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Supervisor
Average salary	$47,359	$53,902
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $79,000	Between $31,000 And $92,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Reed Smith
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between chief load dispatcher and supervisor education

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

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Supervisor
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	SUNY Farmingdale	Stanford University

Chief load dispatcher vs supervisor demographics

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

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Supervisor
Average age	47	46
Gender ratio	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%	Male, 55.8% Female, 44.2%
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, 12.2% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.0% Asian, 4.6% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	8%	6%

Differences between chief load dispatcher and 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.

Supervisor example responsibilities.

Lead continuous process improvement and six sigma teams to meet ISO 9001 and QS 9000 standards.
Manage and implement merchandising strategy for POS marketing and display inventory.
Lead comprehensive training for each new volunteer or court-mandate worker regarding OSHA regulations and warehouse procedure.
Organize care with 6 CNAs.
Coordinate lifeguard duty schedule for all pools.
Maintain cleanliness throughout kitchen, coolers, and freezer areas.

Chief load dispatcher vs supervisor skills

Common chief load dispatcher skills

Functional Checks, 59%
Safety Procedures, 41%

Common supervisor skills

Customer Service, 11%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Sales Floor, 9%
POS, 9%
Direct Supervision, 9%
Payroll, 5%