Manufacturer vs supervisor

The differences between manufacturers and 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 a supervisor. Additionally, a supervisor has an average salary of $53,902, 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 a supervisor are customer service, safety procedures, and sales floor.

Manufacturer vs supervisor overview

	Manufacturer	Supervisor
Yearly salary	$32,213	$53,902
Hourly rate	$15.49	$25.91
Growth rate	7%	-
Number of jobs	42,506	224,920
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Manufacturer vs supervisor salary

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

	Manufacturer	Supervisor
Average salary	$32,213	$53,902
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $42,000	Between $31,000 And $92,000
Highest paying City	Fargo, ND	New York, NY
Highest paying state	Wyoming	Alaska
Best paying company	ABB	Reed Smith
Best paying industry	Telecommunication	Health Care

Differences between manufacturer and supervisor education

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

	Manufacturer	Supervisor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Manufacturer vs supervisor demographics

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

	Manufacturer	Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 72.1% Female, 27.9%	Male, 55.8% Female, 44.2%
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, 12.2% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.0% Asian, 4.6% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between manufacturer and 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.

Supervisor example responsibilities.

Lead continuous process improvement and six sigma teams to meet ISO 9001 and QS 9000 standards.
Manage and implement merchandising strategy for POS marketing and display inventory.
Lead comprehensive training for each new volunteer or court-mandate worker regarding OSHA regulations and warehouse procedure.
Organize care with 6 CNAs.
Coordinate lifeguard duty schedule for all pools.
Maintain cleanliness throughout kitchen, coolers, and freezer areas.

Manufacturer vs supervisor skills

Common manufacturer skills

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

Common supervisor skills

Customer Service, 11%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Sales Floor, 9%
POS, 9%
Direct Supervision, 9%
Payroll, 5%