Optical instruments supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor

The differences between optical instruments 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 an optical instruments supervisor and a 3rd shift supervisor. Additionally, an optical instruments supervisor has an average salary of $48,733, which is higher than the $32,932 average annual salary of a 3rd shift supervisor.

The top three skills for an optical instruments supervisor include VSP, electro-optical and customer service. The most important skills for a 3rd shift supervisor are customer service, basic math, and pallet jack.

Optical instruments supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor overview

	Optical Instruments Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Yearly salary	$48,733	$32,932
Hourly rate	$23.43	$15.83
Growth rate	4%	-
Number of jobs	22,014	129,192
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Optical instruments supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor salary

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

	Optical Instruments Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average salary	$48,733	$32,932
Salary range	Between $15,000 And $151,000	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 optical instruments supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor education

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

	Optical Instruments Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Stanford University

Optical instruments supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor demographics

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

	Optical Instruments Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 46.2% Female, 53.8%	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.9% Asian, 4.4% White, 59.1% 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 optical instruments supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor duties and responsibilities

Optical instruments supervisor example responsibilities.

Maintain coating quality using adhesion testing and spectrophotometers, and manage coating hues and reflectance adjustments.
Work with multiple optometrists to solve patient issues including inaccurate optical measurements, lens adaptations, and overall patient satisfaction.
Perform 24-2 visual field tests, Ptosis tests, and OCT retinal thickness tests.
Utilize schematics to troubleshoot tank electronics.

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.

Optical instruments supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor skills

Common optical instruments supervisor skills

VSP, 36%
Electro-Optical, 23%
Customer Service, 22%
Patient Care, 5%
Scheduling Appointments, 4%
Optical Lab, 4%

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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