What is a cutting supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a cutting supervisor

1. Explore cutting supervisor education requirements

   Most common cutting supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   42.9 %

   High School Diploma

   31.3 %

   Associate

   13.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific cutting supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Product Quality	24.22%
   Production Reports	22.82%
   Labor Costs	21.46%
   Cut-Up	15.19%
   Payroll	2.72%

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3. Complete relevant cutting supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New cutting supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a cutting supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real cutting supervisor resumes.

4. Research cutting supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Design and manage a satellite division of the manufacturing facility, responsible for silicone extrusion.
   • Schedule and prioritize jobs, managing inventories to meet customer demand using FIFO manufacturing disciplines.
   • Work with high volume production through manufacturing work instructions according to quality standards with all require GMP documentation.
   • Assist in certification and recertification of ISO 9001-2008.

5. Apply for cutting supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a cutting supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams