Electric distribution department manager vs distribution supervisor

The differences between electric distribution department managers and distribution supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both an electric distribution department manager and a distribution supervisor. Additionally, a distribution supervisor has an average salary of $62,458, which is higher than the $37,265 average annual salary of an electric distribution department manager.

The top three skills for an electric distribution department manager include customer service, and . The most important skills for a distribution supervisor are customer service, logistics, and continuous improvement.

Electric distribution department manager vs distribution supervisor overview

	Electric Distribution Department Manager	Distribution Supervisor
Yearly salary	$37,265	$62,458
Hourly rate	$17.92	$30.03
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	39,505	42,619
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	6	6

Electric distribution department manager vs distribution supervisor salary

Electric distribution department managers and distribution supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Electric Distribution Department Manager	Distribution Supervisor
Average salary	$37,265	$62,458
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $53,000	Between $40,000 And $96,000
Highest paying City	-	Reno, NV
Highest paying state	-	Nevada
Best paying company	-	Agilent Technologies
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between electric distribution department manager and distribution supervisor education

There are a few differences between an electric distribution department manager and a distribution supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Electric Distribution Department Manager	Distribution Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Stanford University

Electric distribution department manager vs distribution supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between electric distribution department managers' and distribution supervisors' demographics:

	Electric Distribution Department Manager	Distribution Supervisor
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 68.4% Female, 31.6%	Male, 82.7% Female, 17.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.0% Asian, 5.5% White, 67.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 6.1% White, 59.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between electric distribution department manager and distribution supervisor duties and responsibilities

Electric distribution department manager example responsibilities.

Manage twenty-five team members during process of unloading trailers to include accurately processing and locating merchandise throughout warehouse with RF devices.
Analyze logistics proposals from third party providers for cost/service benefits, determine risk to business and make recommendations to senior management.
Develop a PowerPoint training presentation and personally conduct daily group training sessions for all temporary route drivers.

Distribution supervisor example responsibilities.

Begin the implementation of standard work and lead kaizen event to standardize pack stations.
Manage warehouse technology including RF, packing systems, shipping systems, and forklift operations.
Develop the WMS training program and lead the team in the design of WMS process rules.
Have led cost saving initiatives including staffing, a DC expansion, and customization of WMS.
Manage all logistics including ocean and air imports, exports and domestic distribution via TL, LTL, and small parcel.
Comply with cleanliness standards, government regulations, and safety requirements, including OSHA, FDA, and HACCP.

Electric distribution department manager vs distribution supervisor skills

Common electric distribution department manager skills

Customer Service, 100%

Common distribution supervisor skills

Customer Service, 11%
Logistics, 10%
Continuous Improvement, 6%
OSHA, 5%
Inventory Control, 4%
Shipping Receiving, 4%

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