Machining supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor

The differences between machining supervisors and 3rd shift 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 machining supervisor and a 3rd shift supervisor. Additionally, a machining supervisor has an average salary of $53,609, which is higher than the $32,932 average annual salary of a 3rd shift supervisor.

The top three skills for a machining supervisor include CNC, safety procedures and lean manufacturing. The most important skills for a 3rd shift supervisor are customer service, basic math, and pallet jack.

Machining supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor overview

	Machining Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Yearly salary	$53,609	$32,932
Hourly rate	$25.77	$15.83
Growth rate	1%	-
Number of jobs	27,970	129,192
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 32%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Machining supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor salary

Machining supervisors and 3rd shift supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Machining Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average salary	$53,609	$32,932
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $79,000	Between $26,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	Portland, ME
Highest paying state	-	Wyoming
Best paying company	-	Clark County
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between machining supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor education

There are a few differences between a machining supervisor and a 3rd shift supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Machining Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 32%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Machining supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between machining supervisors' and 3rd shift supervisors' demographics:

	Machining Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 90.1% Female, 9.9%	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 5.1% White, 62.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 5.1% White, 63.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between machining supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor duties and responsibilities

Machining supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage 3 team leaders and 40 plus associates using TPM philosophies.
Maintain ISO 9001-2008 work instructions and calibration requirements.
Assist with training of hourly personnel on ISO system.
Repair customers PC's in the tech center and work as cashier.
Mount supplies on spindles or place supplies in hopper or other feeding devices.
Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of fill and pack products to require company and FDA standards.

3rd shift supervisor example responsibilities.

Accomplish successful TDS inspections quarterly for sanitation as required by the FDA.
Train and achieve USG certification for stainless steel, common steel MIG, aluminum MIG, and TIG common.
Be come proficient with RF scanners and computers.
Help trouble shoot any production problem or QA problem on shift.
Ensure a safe working environment in accordance with OSHA and company guidelines.
Direct staff with proper PPE to handle blood borne spills and proper chemicals.

Machining supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor skills

Common machining supervisor skills

CNC, 21%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Lean Manufacturing, 8%
On-Time Delivery, 6%
ISO, 6%
Product Quality, 5%

Common 3rd shift supervisor skills

Customer Service, 14%
Basic Math, 6%
Pallet Jack, 5%
Cleanliness, 5%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Continuous Improvement, 4%

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