Electric distribution department manager vs mechanics supervisor

The differences between electric distribution department managers and mechanics supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become an electric distribution department manager, becoming a mechanics supervisor takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a mechanics supervisor has an average salary of $65,285, 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 mechanics supervisor are preventive maintenance, safety procedures, and mechanical maintenance.

Electric distribution department manager vs mechanics supervisor overview

	Electric Distribution Department Manager	Mechanics Supervisor
Yearly salary	$37,265	$65,285
Hourly rate	$17.92	$31.39
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	39,505	7,956
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	45	49
Years of experience	6	4

Electric distribution department manager vs mechanics supervisor salary

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

	Electric Distribution Department Manager	Mechanics Supervisor
Average salary	$37,265	$65,285
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $53,000	Between $49,000 And $85,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Cirrus Aircraft
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between electric distribution department manager and mechanics supervisor education

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

	Electric Distribution Department Manager	Mechanics Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Mechanical Engineering
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Northwestern University

Electric distribution department manager vs mechanics supervisor demographics

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

	Electric Distribution Department Manager	Mechanics Supervisor
Average age	45	49
Gender ratio	Male, 68.4% Female, 31.6%	Male, 95.3% Female, 4.7%
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, 8.4% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 2.1% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	4%

Differences between electric distribution department manager and mechanics 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.

Mechanics supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage the outside landscaping contractor for all the GMP buildings.
Manage routine maintenance and modifications for locomotives as well as preventative maintenance for freight cars.
Maintain hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, gas equipment, diesel equipment, HVAC, AC/DC systems.
Control compliance with OSHA safety regulations and the company's quality assurance program in the performance of maintenance and modifications activities.
Perform electrical, plumbing, mechanical and HVAC responsibilities along with property maintenance and consistent high quality customer service.
Perform GMP calibration documentation for FDA.

Electric distribution department manager vs mechanics supervisor skills

Common electric distribution department manager skills

Customer Service, 100%

Common mechanics supervisor skills

Preventive Maintenance, 12%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Mechanical Maintenance, 7%
Mechanical Equipment, 5%
CMMS, 5%
HVAC, 5%

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