What is a mill supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a mill supervisor

1. Explore mill supervisor education requirements

   Most common mill supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   37.5 %

   High School Diploma

   27.9 %

   Associate

   18.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific mill supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Payroll	30.88%
   Safety Procedures	10.02%
   OSHA	8.88%
   Customer Satisfaction	7.33%
   CNC	5.59%

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3. Complete relevant mill supervisor training and internships

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

4. Research mill supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Schedule and prioritize jobs, managing inventories to meet customer demand using FIFO manufacturing disciplines.
   • Load lathe with programs and proper specs, same with ban see and CNC.
   • Set up and operate CNC machinery as required.
   • Schedule all Extruders to efficiently meet customer shipping dates.

5. Apply for mill supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a mill 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