Preload supervisor vs shop supervisor

The differences between preload supervisors and shop 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 shop supervisor. Additionally, a preload supervisor has an average salary of $51,784, which is higher than the $50,689 average annual salary of a shop supervisor.

The top three skills for a preload supervisor include customer service, OSHA and safety policies. The most important skills for a shop supervisor are customer service, safety procedures, and preventative maintenance.

Preload supervisor vs shop supervisor overview

	Preload Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Yearly salary	$51,784	$50,689
Hourly rate	$24.90	$24.37
Growth rate	-	4%
Number of jobs	57,077	35,924
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
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 shop supervisor do?

A shop supervisor is responsible for monitoring the overall operations of a store, delegating tasks to the shop personnel, and ensuring the highest quality service to the customers for their satisfaction. Shop supervisors handle the sales inventory and process bank transactions every closing. They also negotiate contracts with suppliers and third-party vendors, receive proof of shipments, maintain an organized record of deliveries, and implement marketing strategies to boost brand awareness and generate more revenues to increase profitability.

Preload supervisor vs shop supervisor salary

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

	Preload Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Average salary	$51,784	$50,689
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $70,000	Between $30,000 And $84,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	Delaware
Best paying company	-	TechnipFMC
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between preload supervisor and shop supervisor education

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

	Preload Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Preload supervisor vs shop supervisor demographics

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

	Preload Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 80.5% Female, 19.5%	Male, 89.1% Female, 10.9%
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, 12.2% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 4.6% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between preload supervisor and shop 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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Shop supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage and supervise CNC operators.
Supervise and work in a fabrication shop, fabricate conveyors, MIG and TIG welding, and operate end mill.
Procure aerospace alloys and materials as well as all consumables.
Design medical, kitchen, and woodworking products using SolidWorks.
Follow instructions given by supervisor to ensure products are being meet to QA and USDA.
Start out as a welder (MIG, TIG) and move up to shop supervisor.

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Preload supervisor vs shop 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 shop supervisor skills

Customer Service, 26%
Safety Procedures, 10%
Preventative Maintenance, 6%
Parts Inventory, 6%
OSHA, 4%
Equipment Maintenance, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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