Production trainer vs training supervisor

The differences between production trainers and training supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a production trainer and a training supervisor. Additionally, a production trainer has an average salary of $40,519, which is higher than the $38,093 average annual salary of a training supervisor.

The top three skills for a production trainer include production floor, safety procedures and production equipment. The most important skills for a training supervisor are basic math, math, and customer satisfaction.

Production trainer vs training supervisor overview

	Production Trainer	Training Supervisor
Yearly salary	$40,519	$38,093
Hourly rate	$19.48	$18.31
Growth rate	8%	8%
Number of jobs	79,407	45,171
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

What does a production trainer do?

Production trainers have production knowledge, skills in written and oral communication, as well as the ability to communicate and understand procedural instructions and safety issues. Those who choose this career path will be expected to train production and assembly workers both at workstations and in classrooms, as well as assist in developing new methods of training.

What does a training supervisor do?

A training supervisor is an individual tasked to plan the curriculum and prepare lessons for new employees' training. Training supervisors coordinate locations and times for the training and sessions. They are the ones who set goals for employee performance and schedule deadlines in compliance with the company vision and mission. It is their job to organize workflow in the organization and make sure that employees do understand their duties and responsibilities. They must be proficient both in verbal and written communication skills.

Production trainer vs training supervisor salary

Production trainers and training supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Production Trainer	Training Supervisor
Average salary	$40,519	$38,093
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $53,000	Between $26,000 And $54,000
Highest paying City	-	Menlo Park, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	Schneider Electric Industrial Services
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between production trainer and training supervisor education

There are a few differences between a production trainer and a training supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Production Trainer	Training Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Production trainer vs training supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between production trainers' and training supervisors' demographics:

	Production Trainer	Training Supervisor
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 51.4% Female, 48.6%	Male, 57.8% Female, 42.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 6.4% White, 62.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 10.8% Unknown, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 5.9% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	12%	12%

Differences between production trainer and training supervisor duties and responsibilities

Production trainer example responsibilities.

Utilize MRP system to monitor and manage raw material and finish goods inventory.
Conduct periodical audits to insure paperwork is FDA compliant.
Train CNC operators to operate CNC machines and inspect parts post machining.
Conduct several Kaizen events that are successful in modernizing the way production are done.
Operate and maintain a Multicam CNC router table that is used to route out the signs.
Implement safety programs and conduct safety team audits to ensure plant compliance with company and OSHA requirements.

Training supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage the problem identification and resolution process regarding hospital-wide Cerner issues and monitor progress toward resolution.
Educate providers and billing staff on changes in Medicare claims.
Subject matter expert for the training program reports (LMS).
Study and project PC resource requirements including personnel, software, equipment and facilities.
Stay current with changes on Medicare policies and procedures for the accurate processing of claims.
Assist in creating class courses, rosters, and schedules for trainers and load within the LMS.

Production trainer vs training supervisor skills

Common production trainer skills

Production Floor, 17%
Safety Procedures, 13%
Production Equipment, 10%
Continuous Improvement, 10%
Training Programs, 6%
Sops, 5%

Common training supervisor skills

Basic Math, 56%
Math, 14%
Customer Satisfaction, 13%
Leadership, 11%
Safety Procedures, 1%
Training Programs, 1%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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