Sample supervisor vs line supervisor

The differences between sample 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 sample supervisor and a line supervisor. Additionally, a line supervisor has an average salary of $55,107, which is higher than the $47,878 average annual salary of a sample supervisor.

The top three skills for a sample supervisor include FDA, performance evaluations and lims. The most important skills for a line supervisor are safety procedures, direct supervision, and safety rules.

Sample supervisor vs line supervisor overview

	Sample Supervisor	Line Supervisor
Yearly salary	$47,878	$55,107
Hourly rate	$23.02	$26.49
Growth rate	7%	-
Number of jobs	25,349	105,473
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Sample supervisor vs line supervisor salary

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

	Sample Supervisor	Line Supervisor
Average salary	$47,878	$55,107
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $74,000	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 sample supervisor and line supervisor education

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

	Sample Supervisor	Line Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Sample supervisor vs line supervisor demographics

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

	Sample Supervisor	Line Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 61.9% Female, 38.1%	Male, 71.6% Female, 28.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% Asian, 4.4% White, 59.0% 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 sample supervisor and line supervisor duties and responsibilities

Sample supervisor example responsibilities.

Utilize and manage KRONOS timekeeping software in updating and maintaining payroll records; prepare and upload end-of-shift reports into SharePoint.
Collaborate with QC in checking batches for correct specs and modifications if need.
Perform and verify inspections of assembly operations using SPC techniques, specialize test equipment, and precision measuring instruments.EDUCTION :
Create kanban/supermarkets for raw material procurement thereby eliminating MRP.

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.

Sample supervisor vs line supervisor skills

Common sample supervisor skills

FDA, 24%
Performance Evaluations, 22%
Lims, 18%
Safety Policies, 13%
Hazardous Waste, 6%
Direct Reports, 5%

Common line supervisor skills

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