Picking supervisor vs operation supervisor

The differences between picking supervisors and operation 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 an operation supervisor. Additionally, an operation supervisor has an average salary of $57,279, 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 an operation supervisor are logistics, safety procedures, and OSHA.

Picking supervisor vs operation supervisor overview

	Picking Supervisor	Operation Supervisor
Yearly salary	$47,145	$57,279
Hourly rate	$22.67	$27.54
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	32,805	94,116
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Picking supervisor vs operation supervisor salary

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

	Picking Supervisor	Operation Supervisor
Average salary	$47,145	$57,279
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $66,000	Between $37,000 And $87,000
Highest paying City	-	Kansas City, KS
Highest paying state	-	Louisiana
Best paying company	-	Ropes & Gray
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between picking supervisor and operation supervisor education

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

	Picking Supervisor	Operation Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Picking supervisor vs operation supervisor demographics

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

	Picking Supervisor	Operation Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 75.5% Female, 24.5%	Male, 70.8% Female, 29.2%
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, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 4.6% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between picking supervisor and operation 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.

Operation supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage labor and operating expenses to meet budget goals by utilizing KRONOS.
Manage the safety, quality, productivity, OEE, yields, & continuous improvement.
Manage the proper preparation of equipment for mechanical work as well as proper utilization of LOTO system.
Serve as member of HAZMAT team and manage all training, orientation and safety programs for entire facility.
Manage all inbound and outbound of product/inventory, and keep accurate counts in AS400 P.K.M.S warehouse management software.
Manage daily activities of up to 15 staff and up to 50 students at youth rehabilitation boarding facility.

Picking supervisor vs operation supervisor skills

Common picking supervisor skills

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

Common operation supervisor skills

Logistics, 7%
Safety Procedures, 7%
OSHA, 6%
Payroll, 5%
Customer Satisfaction, 5%
Continuous Improvement, 4%

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