What is a factory supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a factory supervisor

1. Explore factory supervisor education requirements

   Most common factory supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   44.1 %

   Associate

   20.6 %

   High School Diploma

   19.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific factory supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Procedures	68.16%
   Performance Reviews	6.89%
   Production Schedules	5.23%
   Continuous Improvement	4.58%
   MRP	3.70%

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3. Complete relevant factory supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New factory 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 factory supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real factory supervisor resumes.

4. Research factory supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage engineering and maintenance technicians in order to improve equipment reliability and improve OEE.
   • Monitor and analyze data generate by the MRP system and report all variances and propose solutions to executive management.
   • Insure that quality starts with operators not with QA.
   • Manage a team of QC inspectors for inspecting automotive components from manufacturing line

5. Apply for factory supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a factory 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