First line supervisor vs shop supervisor

The differences between first line supervisors and shop 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 first line supervisor and a shop supervisor. Additionally, a first line supervisor has an average salary of $54,186, which is higher than the $50,689 average annual salary of a shop supervisor.

The top three skills for a first line supervisor include safety procedures, personnel actions and corrective action. The most important skills for a shop supervisor are customer service, safety procedures, and preventative maintenance.

First line supervisor vs shop supervisor overview

	First Line Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Yearly salary	$54,186	$50,689
Hourly rate	$26.05	$24.37
Growth rate	-	4%
Number of jobs	81,452	35,924
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 39%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

First line supervisor vs shop supervisor salary

First line supervisors and shop supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	First Line Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Average salary	$54,186	$50,689
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $82,000	Between $30,000 And $84,000
Highest paying City	Washington, DC	New York, NY
Highest paying state	Wyoming	Delaware
Best paying company	CJ	TechnipFMC
Best paying industry	Energy	Energy

Differences between first line supervisor and shop supervisor education

There are a few differences between a first line supervisor and a shop supervisor in terms of educational background:

	First Line Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 39%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

First line supervisor vs shop supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between first line supervisors' and shop supervisors' demographics:

	First Line Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 75.1% Female, 24.9%	Male, 89.1% Female, 10.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.7% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 4.7% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 4.6% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between first line supervisor and shop supervisor duties and responsibilities

First line supervisor example responsibilities.

Lead division payroll meetings and maintain documentation available in share directory and portal to facilitate communication and standardization of payroll procedures.
Serve as commercial hvac division field supervisor.
Instruct supervisors when and where radar posts should occur to reduce speeding.
Supervise for four years a staff of five teamsters in the manufacture of bulk pharmaceuticals according to FDA requirements.
Participate in FDA audits of the manufacturing facility.
Supervise and direct combat engineer objectives within the guidelines of the senior management.

Shop supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage and supervise CNC operators.
Supervise and work in a fabrication shop, fabricate conveyors, MIG and TIG welding, and operate end mill.
Procure aerospace alloys and materials as well as all consumables.
Design medical, kitchen, and woodworking products using SolidWorks.
Follow instructions given by supervisor to ensure products are being meet to QA and USDA.
Start out as a welder (MIG, TIG) and move up to shop supervisor.

First line supervisor vs shop supervisor skills

Common first line supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 28%
Personnel Actions, 17%
Corrective Action, 5%
Logistical Support, 4%
Conflict Resolution, 3%
Combat, 3%

Common shop supervisor skills

Customer Service, 26%
Safety Procedures, 10%
Preventative Maintenance, 6%
Parts Inventory, 6%
OSHA, 4%
Equipment Maintenance, 3%

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