Continuous operator vs chemical plant operator supervisor

The differences between continuous operators and chemical plant operators supervisor can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a continuous operator and a chemical plant operator supervisor. Additionally, a chemical plant operator supervisor has an average salary of $57,906, which is higher than the $38,921 average annual salary of a continuous operator.

The top three skills for a continuous operator include lean six sigma, lean manufacturing and improvement projects. The most important skills for a chemical plant operator supervisor are plumbing, HVAC, and OSHA.

Continuous operator vs chemical plant operator supervisor overview

	Continuous Operator	Chemical Plant Operator Supervisor
Yearly salary	$38,921	$57,906
Hourly rate	$18.71	$27.84
Growth rate	7%	-15%
Number of jobs	31,966	39,266
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 69%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	6	6

Continuous operator vs chemical plant operator supervisor salary

Continuous operators and chemical plant operators supervisor have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Continuous Operator	Chemical Plant Operator Supervisor
Average salary	$38,921	$57,906
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $57,000	Between $41,000 And $80,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between continuous operator and chemical plant operator supervisor education

There are a few differences between a continuous operator and a chemical plant operator supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Continuous Operator	Chemical Plant Operator Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 69%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Georgia Institute of Technology	Stanford University

Continuous operator vs chemical plant operator supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between continuous operators' and chemical plant operators supervisor' demographics:

	Continuous Operator	Chemical Plant Operator Supervisor
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 75.8% Female, 24.2%	Male, 90.7% Female, 9.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 4.8% White, 63.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.2% Asian, 4.3% White, 59.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between continuous operator and chemical plant operator supervisor duties and responsibilities

Continuous operator example responsibilities.

Single, double, and triple tandem extrusion of single and and multiconductor cable.
Administer the SharePoint online document storage and are responsible for resolving problems as they occur.
Repair fail boards that require SMT soldering and/or through hole soldering of pins, capacitors and resistors.
Handle efficient stocking processes while utilizing RF equipment, as well as end of night clean up tasks.
position for CNC machining shop specializing in precision mill components for aerospace and custom applications.
Conduct routine operating inspections of the unit, troubleshoot operational problems and respond to area emergencies or to changing operational situations.

Chemical plant operator supervisor example responsibilities.

Need method to proactively manage the business improving cross-functional collaboration & KPI visibility.
Maintain``12"CEMS analyzers and emission systems.
Conduct routine operating inspections of the unit, troubleshoot operational problems and respond to area emergencies or to changing operational situations.
Produce FDG in FDA and cGMP control environment.
Compound chemicals necessary for FDG synthesis units, and maintenance of records.

Continuous operator vs chemical plant operator supervisor skills

Common continuous operator skills

Lean Six Sigma, 33%
Lean Manufacturing, 29%
Improvement Projects, 16%
Sigma, 10%
Process Flow, 4%
Process Improvement, 3%

Common chemical plant operator supervisor skills

Plumbing, 26%
HVAC, 21%
OSHA, 12%
Facility Maintenance, 12%
Construction Projects, 9%
Capital Projects, 6%

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