Picking supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor

The differences between picking 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 picking supervisor and a 3rd shift supervisor. Additionally, a picking supervisor has an average salary of $47,145, which is higher than the $32,932 average annual salary of a 3rd shift supervisor.

The top three skills for a picking supervisor include LTL, RF and safety procedures. The most important skills for a 3rd shift supervisor are customer service, basic math, and pallet jack.

Picking supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor overview

	Picking Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Yearly salary	$47,145	$32,932
Hourly rate	$22.67	$15.83
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	32,805	129,192
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Picking supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor salary

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

	Picking Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average salary	$47,145	$32,932
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $66,000	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 picking supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor education

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

	Picking Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Picking supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor demographics

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

	Picking Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 75.5% Female, 24.5%	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 5.1% White, 60.4% 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 picking supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor duties and responsibilities

Picking supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage 2nd shift plant operations for a contract packager specializing in products regulate by both the FDA and DEA.
Utilize WMS software to oversee inventory and optimize production.
Work with WMS operating systems to insure proper picking and replenishing of lines.
Complete training of employees to assure compliance of RF technology and procedures are followed.
Train employees in use of RF guns, high lift, motorize pallet jack, and forklift.
Walk door to door to sign up home owners for estimates on windows and house siding installations or upgrades.

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.

Picking supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor skills

Common picking supervisor skills

LTL, 40%
RF, 11%
Safety Procedures, 10%
Performance Reviews, 9%
WMS, 8%
Direct Reports, 8%

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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