Manufacturer vs operation supervisor

The differences between manufacturers 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 manufacturer and an operation supervisor. Additionally, an operation supervisor has an average salary of $57,279, which is higher than the $32,213 average annual salary of a manufacturer.

The top three skills for a manufacturer include assembly line, basic math and work ethic. The most important skills for an operation supervisor are logistics, safety procedures, and OSHA.

Manufacturer vs operation supervisor overview

	Manufacturer	Operation Supervisor
Yearly salary	$32,213	$57,279
Hourly rate	$15.49	$27.54
Growth rate	7%	6%
Number of jobs	42,506	94,116
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Manufacturer vs operation supervisor salary

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

	Manufacturer	Operation Supervisor
Average salary	$32,213	$57,279
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $42,000	Between $37,000 And $87,000
Highest paying City	Fargo, ND	Kansas City, KS
Highest paying state	Wyoming	Louisiana
Best paying company	ABB	Ropes & Gray
Best paying industry	Telecommunication	Finance

Differences between manufacturer and operation supervisor education

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

	Manufacturer	Operation Supervisor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Manufacturer vs operation supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between manufacturers' and operation supervisors' demographics:

	Manufacturer	Operation Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 72.1% Female, 27.9%	Male, 70.8% Female, 29.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 4.8% White, 60.7% 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 manufacturer and operation supervisor duties and responsibilities

Manufacturer example responsibilities.

Manage the flow of each pallet to ensure the group is able to produce the quality product.
Use of CNC machines for the manufacturing and quality control of hot tubs.
Mask and prepare airplane fuel and air filters to be prime and paint.
Inspect, inventory, mask and unmask all unpaint and paint parts for helicopters.
Improve on ISO and training standards by implementing work instructions on computer interface rather than paper.
Assemble dashboards and trunks (car parts) for Honda using drills, and other equipment.

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.

Manufacturer vs operation supervisor skills

Common manufacturer skills

Assembly Line, 18%
Basic Math, 16%
Work Ethic, 15%
Power Saws, 12%
Ladders, 9%
Lean Manufacturing, 6%

Common operation supervisor skills

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