Picking supervisor vs section supervisor

The differences between picking supervisors and section 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 section supervisor. Additionally, a section supervisor has an average salary of $67,204, 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 section supervisor are safety procedures, direct supervision, and proficiency testing.

Picking supervisor vs section supervisor overview

	Picking Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Yearly salary	$47,145	$67,204
Hourly rate	$22.67	$32.31
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	32,805	33,397
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Picking supervisor vs section supervisor salary

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

	Picking Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Average salary	$47,145	$67,204
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $66,000	Between $33,000 And $136,000
Highest paying City	-	Needham, MA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	CITRUS VALLEY PHYSICIANS GROUP
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between picking supervisor and section supervisor education

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

	Picking Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Picking supervisor vs section supervisor demographics

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

	Picking Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 75.5% Female, 24.5%	Male, 79.0% Female, 21.0%
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, 18.3% Asian, 4.6% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between picking supervisor and section 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.

Section supervisor example responsibilities.

Supervise ammunition resupply operations ensuring all jobs are accomplish on time.
Lead division payroll meetings and maintain documentation available in share directory and portal to facilitate communication and standardization of payroll procedures.
Supervise and assist in the transportation, loading, and unloading of multiple types of hazardous materials between multiple DOD organizations.
Handle subpoenas, court orders.
Train variuos areas in HIPAA compliance.
Supervise the design and build unique laser and electronic systems for DoD applications.

Picking supervisor vs section supervisor skills

Common picking supervisor skills

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

Common section supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 16%
Direct Supervision, 12%
Proficiency Testing, 6%
Chemistry, 5%
Combat, 5%
Career Development, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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