Product inspection supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor

The differences between product inspection 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 product inspection supervisor and a 3rd shift supervisor. Additionally, a product inspection supervisor has an average salary of $47,340, which is higher than the $32,932 average annual salary of a 3rd shift supervisor.

The top three skills for a product inspection supervisor include product flow, direct reports and FDA. The most important skills for a 3rd shift supervisor are customer service, basic math, and pallet jack.

Product inspection supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor overview

	Product Inspection Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Yearly salary	$47,340	$32,932
Hourly rate	$22.76	$15.83
Growth rate	10%	-
Number of jobs	87,876	129,192
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 54%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Product inspection supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor salary

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

	Product Inspection Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average salary	$47,340	$32,932
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $76,000	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 product inspection supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor education

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

	Product Inspection Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 54%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Product inspection supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor demographics

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

	Product Inspection Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 71.1% Female, 28.9%	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 4.9% White, 60.7% 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 product inspection supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor duties and responsibilities

Product inspection supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage and implement merchandising strategy for POS marketing and display inventory.
Educate current and prospective clients in areas of industry standards, FDA compliance requirements, rules, and regulations.
Lead calibration sessions for leadership team and quality assurance specialists to ensure student experience expectations are consistent and coach appropriately.
Certify as EHS auditor performing manufacturing areas weekly inspections.

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.

Product inspection supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor skills

Common product inspection supervisor skills

Product Flow, 50%
Direct Reports, 11%
FDA, 9%
R, 8%
Continuous Improvement, 5%
Sales Floor, 4%

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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