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What is a paint line production supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScorePaint Line Production SupervisorUS Average
Salary
2.5

Avg. Salary $32,107

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
3.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.68%

Asian 3.86%

Black or African American 8.77%

Hispanic or Latino 14.09%

Unknown 3.97%

White 68.64%

Gender

female 13.16%

male 86.84%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a paint line production supervisor

  1. Explore paint line production supervisor education requirements

    Most common paint line production supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    54.5 %

    High School Diploma

    36.4 %

    Diploma

    9.1 %
  2. Complete relevant paint line production supervisor training and internships

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

    • Manage employee's schedules, time off requests, vacation and payroll with the KRONOS time management software.
    • Secure ISO certification in the production facility and institute a quality control system that result in higher production.
    • Train employees on operation-specific tasks, efficiencies, and quality standards require of the extrusion and powder paint operations.
    • Operate brazing, ultrasonic welding and spot welding equipment to meet establish close tolerances and quality requirements.
  4. Apply for paint line production supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a paint line production 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

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Average paint line production supervisor salary

The average paint line production supervisor salary in the United States is $32,107 per year or $15 per hour. Paint line production supervisor salaries range between $24,000 and $41,000 per year.

Average paint line production supervisor salary
$32,107 Yearly
$15.44 hourly

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Paint line production supervisor reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2020
Cons

I don't dislike anything about supervising, however the most difficult part of this position for me was managing people. This is a challenge when turnover rates are high.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2019
Pros

Diversity of day to day operations


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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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