Preload supervisor vs line supervisor

The differences between preload 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 preload supervisor and a line supervisor. Additionally, a line supervisor has an average salary of $55,107, which is higher than the $51,784 average annual salary of a preload supervisor.

The top three skills for a preload supervisor include customer service, OSHA and safety policies. The most important skills for a line supervisor are safety procedures, direct supervision, and safety rules.

Preload supervisor vs line supervisor overview

	Preload Supervisor	Line Supervisor
Yearly salary	$51,784	$55,107
Hourly rate	$24.90	$26.49
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	57,077	105,473
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

What does a preload supervisor do?

A Preload Supervisor oversees the daily operations of warehouses, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. They supervise different teams, set guidelines and objectives, establish schedules and budgets, review and verify documents, address issues and concerns, and develop strategies to optimize procedures. There are also instances where they must liaise with internal and external parties, process paperwork, and handle calls and correspondence. Preload Supervisors lead and encourage teams to reach goals while implementing the company's safety policies and regulations to maintain a safe and productive work environment.

What does a line supervisor do?

A line supervisor is responsible for monitoring the line operations within an organization, ensuring the adequacy of line staff on production, and supervising the quality control processes. Line supervisors enforce the highest safety standards and procedures within the premises to avoid operation hazards that might cause delays in the production. They also train new employees, coordinate with the management for process improvement, and develop strategic techniques to minimize excessive costings without compromising the service quality.

Preload supervisor vs line supervisor salary

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

	Preload Supervisor	Line Supervisor
Average salary	$51,784	$55,107
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $70,000	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 preload supervisor and line supervisor education

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

	Preload Supervisor	Line Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Preload supervisor vs line supervisor demographics

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

	Preload Supervisor	Line Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 80.5% Female, 19.5%	Male, 71.6% Female, 28.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 4.7% White, 61.4% 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 preload supervisor and line supervisor duties and responsibilities

Preload supervisor example responsibilities.

Lead cross-functional teams through the use of kaizen events to achieve the scope and objectives out line.
Follow, train and enforce OSHA safety regulations, manage and enforce company policies for misconduct.
Manage company expenses and control payroll utilization.
Establish and manage economic development programs, improve reporting standards, and significantly increase accountability within logistics area.
Function as an effective advocate for all safety policies and operating in full compliance with department, corporate, OSHA requirements.
Complete RMP hazmat duties daily.

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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.

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Preload supervisor vs line supervisor skills

Common preload supervisor skills

Customer Service, 23%
OSHA, 11%
Safety Policies, 10%
Professional Growth, 10%
Safety Training, 8%
Pro-Active Communication, 7%

Common line supervisor skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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