Dental laboratory supervisor vs 2nd shift supervisor

The differences between dental laboratory supervisors and 2nd shift supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a dental laboratory supervisor and a 2nd shift supervisor. Additionally, a dental laboratory supervisor has an average salary of $59,839, which is higher than the $34,465 average annual salary of a 2nd shift supervisor.

The top three skills for a dental laboratory supervisor include OSHA, dental clinic and clinic operations. The most important skills for a 2nd shift supervisor are customer service, continuous improvement, and pallets.

Dental laboratory supervisor vs 2nd shift supervisor overview

	Dental Laboratory Supervisor	2nd Shift Supervisor
Yearly salary	$59,839	$34,465
Hourly rate	$28.77	$16.57
Growth rate	28%	-
Number of jobs	79,037	145,604
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 32%	High School Diploma, 33%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Dental laboratory supervisor vs 2nd shift supervisor salary

Dental laboratory supervisors and 2nd shift supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Dental Laboratory Supervisor	2nd Shift Supervisor
Average salary	$59,839	$34,465
Salary range	Between $43,000 And $81,000	Between $27,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	Lynn, MA	Portland, ME
Highest paying state	Wyoming	Wyoming
Best paying company	United Health Centers Of The San Joaquin Valley	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between dental laboratory supervisor and 2nd shift supervisor education

There are a few differences between a dental laboratory supervisor and a 2nd shift supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Dental Laboratory Supervisor	2nd Shift Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 32%	High School Diploma, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Michigan - Ann Arbor	Stanford University

Dental laboratory supervisor vs 2nd shift supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between dental laboratory supervisors' and 2nd shift supervisors' demographics:

	Dental Laboratory Supervisor	2nd Shift Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 21.3% Female, 78.7%	Male, 82.7% Female, 17.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.3% Asian, 5.5% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 12.1% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% Asian, 5.3% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between dental laboratory supervisor and 2nd shift supervisor duties and responsibilities

Dental laboratory supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage daily laboratory operations including personnel, client consulting, analyses and adherence to GLP protocols.
Implement an in-house immunofluorescent and special chemistry department, including electrophoresis and fluorescent microscopy, resulting in lower overhead costs.
Implement an in-house immunofluorescent and special chemistry department, including electrophoresis and fluorescent microscopy, resulting in lower overhead costs.

2nd shift supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage 2nd shift plant operations for a contract packager specializing in products regulate by both the FDA and DEA.
Need method to proactively manage the business improving cross-functional collaboration & KPI visibility.
Certify in first aid & CPR.
Make sure work areas stay safe with the use of PPE.
Accompany the MSHA inspectior/s on regular inspection visits.
Promote GMP environment and make sure GMP standards are being meet.

Dental laboratory supervisor vs 2nd shift supervisor skills

Common dental laboratory supervisor skills

OSHA, 31%
Dental Clinic, 20%
Clinic Operations, 15%
Patient Flow, 7%
Front Desk, 6%
Dental Assistants, 5%

Common 2nd shift supervisor skills

Customer Service, 10%
Continuous Improvement, 6%
Pallets, 5%
OSHA, 5%
Work Ethic, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%

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