Fabrication manager vs operation supervisor

The differences between fabrication managers and operation 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 fabrication manager and an operation supervisor. Additionally, a fabrication manager has an average salary of $79,819, which is higher than the $57,279 average annual salary of an operation supervisor.

The top three skills for a fabrication manager include continuous improvement, safety procedures and lean manufacturing. The most important skills for an operation supervisor are logistics, safety procedures, and OSHA.

Fabrication manager vs operation supervisor overview

	Fabrication Manager	Operation Supervisor
Yearly salary	$79,819	$57,279
Hourly rate	$38.37	$27.54
Growth rate	-1%	6%
Number of jobs	6,379	94,116
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Fabrication manager vs operation supervisor salary

Fabrication managers and operation supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Fabrication Manager	Operation Supervisor
Average salary	$79,819	$57,279
Salary range	Between $54,000 And $117,000	Between $37,000 And $87,000
Highest paying City	Andover, MA	Kansas City, KS
Highest paying state	Massachusetts	Louisiana
Best paying company	Calvin Klein	Ropes & Gray
Best paying industry	Technology	Finance

Differences between fabrication manager and operation supervisor education

There are a few differences between a fabrication manager and an operation supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Fabrication Manager	Operation Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Fabrication manager vs operation supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between fabrication managers' and operation supervisors' demographics:

	Fabrication Manager	Operation Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 86.9% Female, 13.1%	Male, 70.8% Female, 29.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.6% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% Asian, 5.3% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 4.6% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between fabrication manager and operation supervisor duties and responsibilities

Fabrication manager example responsibilities.

Manage all shipping & receiving logistics before creating position of shipping supervisor.
Experience with OSHA safety as well as employee safety.
Operate facility in compliance with OSHA and Sapa standards.
Operate a press, shears, rollers, plasma cutter, and mig and tig welders.
Design and build props for theatrical sets from wood, steel, aluminum, and other materials for special events.
Plan and design require parts of sheet metal for the marine industry with duct planning and HVAC installation with wiring.

Operation supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage labor and operating expenses to meet budget goals by utilizing KRONOS.
Manage the safety, quality, productivity, OEE, yields, & continuous improvement.
Manage the proper preparation of equipment for mechanical work as well as proper utilization of LOTO system.
Serve as member of HAZMAT team and manage all training, orientation and safety programs for entire facility.
Manage all inbound and outbound of product/inventory, and keep accurate counts in AS400 P.K.M.S warehouse management software.
Manage daily activities of up to 15 staff and up to 50 students at youth rehabilitation boarding facility.

Fabrication manager vs operation supervisor skills

Common fabrication manager skills

Continuous Improvement, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Lean Manufacturing, 7%
Quality Standards, 6%
CNC, 6%
Production Schedules, 5%

Common operation supervisor skills

Logistics, 7%
Safety Procedures, 7%
OSHA, 6%
Payroll, 5%
Customer Satisfaction, 5%
Continuous Improvement, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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