Mixing supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor

The differences between mixing 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 mixing supervisor and a 3rd shift supervisor. Additionally, a mixing supervisor has an average salary of $95,243, which is higher than the $32,932 average annual salary of a 3rd shift supervisor.

The top three skills for a mixing supervisor include safety issues, quality standards and GMP. The most important skills for a 3rd shift supervisor are customer service, basic math, and pallet jack.

Mixing supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor overview

	Mixing Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Yearly salary	$95,243	$32,932
Hourly rate	$45.79	$15.83
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	25,759	129,192
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 44%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Mixing supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor salary

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

	Mixing Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average salary	$95,243	$32,932
Salary range	Between $66,000 And $137,000	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 mixing supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor education

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

	Mixing Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 44%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Mixing supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor demographics

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

	Mixing Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 87.1% Female, 12.9%	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.8% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 5.6% White, 62.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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 mixing supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor duties and responsibilities

Mixing supervisor example responsibilities.

Lead a staff of 7 operators in extrusion and mill operations.
Manage and develop associates base on organizational and developmental needs/conduct monthly one-on-ones with each employee to provide guidance and leadership.
Participate in daily JSA meetings.
Participate in daily and or shift JSA meetings.
Schedule and supervise labor, production, sanitation, quality, GMP's and housekeeping for each department.
Manage and develop associates base on organizational and developmental needs/conduct monthly one-on-ones with each employee to provide guidance and leadership.

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.

Mixing supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor skills

Common mixing supervisor skills

Safety Issues, 46%
Quality Standards, 14%
GMP, 12%
Equipment Operation, 11%
Inventory Control, 6%
Production Reports, 6%

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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