Plastics supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor

The differences between plastics 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 plastics supervisor and a 3rd shift supervisor. Additionally, a plastics supervisor has an average salary of $34,900, which is higher than the $32,932 average annual salary of a 3rd shift supervisor.

The top three skills for a plastics supervisor include plastic injection, extrusion and lean manufacturing. The most important skills for a 3rd shift supervisor are customer service, basic math, and pallet jack.

Plastics supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor overview

	Plastics Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Yearly salary	$34,900	$32,932
Hourly rate	$16.78	$15.83
Growth rate	-5%	-
Number of jobs	25,232	129,192
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Plastics supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor salary

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

	Plastics Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average salary	$34,900	$32,932
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $53,000	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 plastics supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor education

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

	Plastics Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Plastics supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor demographics

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

	Plastics Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 81.7% Female, 18.3%	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Asian, 6.0% White, 62.4% 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 plastics supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor duties and responsibilities

Plastics supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage time and attendance as well as operator adherence to company policy within in an organization that is ISO compliant.
Conduct DFM part design with internal and external stakeholders optimizing designs and manufacturing processes for flawless production launch
Collect all necessary data and forms for DRMO to ensure proper removal from the account.

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.

Plastics supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor skills

Common plastics supervisor skills

Plastic Injection, 33%
Extrusion, 18%
Lean Manufacturing, 17%
Communicate Quality, 13%
Qs9000, 8%
Production Schedules, 5%

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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Updated January 8, 2025

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