Picking supervisor vs line supervisor

The differences between picking supervisors and line 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 line supervisor. Additionally, a line supervisor has an average salary of $55,107, which is higher than the $47,145 average annual salary of a picking supervisor.

The top three skills for a picking supervisor include LTL, RF and safety procedures. The most important skills for a line supervisor are safety procedures, direct supervision, and safety rules.

Picking supervisor vs line supervisor overview

	Picking Supervisor	Line Supervisor
Yearly salary	$47,145	$55,107
Hourly rate	$22.67	$26.49
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	32,805	105,473
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Picking supervisor vs line supervisor salary

Picking supervisors and line supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Picking Supervisor	Line Supervisor
Average salary	$47,145	$55,107
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $66,000	Between $36,000 And $83,000
Highest paying City	-	Ewing, NJ
Highest paying state	-	Wyoming
Best paying company	-	EMC Insurance
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between picking supervisor and line supervisor education

There are a few differences between a picking supervisor and a line supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Picking Supervisor	Line Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Picking supervisor vs line supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between picking supervisors' and line supervisors' demographics:

	Picking Supervisor	Line Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 75.5% Female, 24.5%	Male, 71.6% Female, 28.4%
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, 12.7% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% Asian, 4.7% White, 60.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between picking supervisor and line 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.

Line supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage the quality control, safety, and sanitation for the second-process of poultry processing while adhering to FDA regulations.
Manage and develop associates base on organizational and developmental needs/conduct monthly one-on-ones with each employee to provide guidance and leadership.
Schedule crewing (union shop), production scheduling, MRP.
Run mechanical machinery to package FDA control medicine, build cardboard displays for different products and package them.
Operate manual and pneumatic tools and machinery used in the maintenance of vessels, HVAC and ice arena equipment.
Train maintenance personnel in diagnosing and repairing machines to minimize downtime and cost associated with the operation of all machinery.

Picking supervisor vs line supervisor skills

Common picking supervisor skills

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

Common line supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
Direct Supervision, 14%
Safety Rules, 8%
Continuous Improvement, 6%
Food Safety, 5%
Assembly Line, 5%