Pilot plant supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor

The differences between pilot plant 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 pilot plant supervisor and a 3rd shift supervisor. Additionally, a pilot plant supervisor has an average salary of $88,732, which is higher than the $32,932 average annual salary of a 3rd shift supervisor.

The top three skills for a pilot plant supervisor include R, GMP and safety training. The most important skills for a 3rd shift supervisor are customer service, basic math, and pallet jack.

Pilot plant supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor overview

	Pilot Plant Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Yearly salary	$88,732	$32,932
Hourly rate	$42.66	$15.83
Growth rate	3%	-
Number of jobs	36,271	129,192
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 73%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Pilot plant supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor salary

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

	Pilot Plant Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average salary	$88,732	$32,932
Salary range	Between $59,000 And $131,000	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 pilot plant supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor education

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

	Pilot Plant Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 73%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Chemical Engineering	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Pilot plant supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor demographics

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

	Pilot Plant Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 97.4% Female, 2.6%	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.6% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Asian, 5.4% White, 61.9% 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 pilot plant supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor duties and responsibilities

Pilot plant supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage daily operations of USDA facility.
Maintain an OSHA compliant work environment, enforce affirmative attendance policy, maintain complete inventory records and met/exceed production goals.
Verify and insure satisfactory operation of process exhaust scrubbers.

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.

Pilot plant supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor skills

Common pilot plant supervisor skills

R, 50%
GMP, 11%
Safety Training, 10%
Pilot Plant Equipment, 10%
EHS, 5%
Production Schedules, 3%

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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