What is a firearms assembly supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a firearms assembly supervisor

1. Explore firearms assembly supervisor education requirements

   Most common firearms assembly supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   51.4 %

   Associate

   40.0 %

   High School Diploma

   8.6 %

2. Start to develop specific firearms assembly supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	37.46%
   Complex Safety	18.46%
   ATF	17.24%
   Background Checks	10.20%
   POS	8.57%

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3. Complete relevant firearms assembly supervisor training and internships

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

4. Research firearms assembly supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Coach and mentore team leads, responsible for ensuring teams meet and exceed KPI's.
   • Analyze MRP system and workload data to effectively plan manpower and distribute work between the manufacturing areas and the machine shop.
   • Work with negotiating team and the UAW, IAM, and USW to successfully implement work teams with hourly group leaders.

5. Apply for firearms assembly supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a firearms assembly 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