Special assemblies supervisor vs shop supervisor

The differences between special assemblies 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 special assemblies supervisor and a shop supervisor. Additionally, a shop supervisor has an average salary of $50,689, which is higher than the $50,536 average annual salary of a special assemblies supervisor.

Special assemblies supervisor vs shop supervisor overview

	Special Assemblies Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Yearly salary	$50,536	$50,689
Hourly rate	$24.30	$24.37
Growth rate	3%	4%
Number of jobs	30,833	35,924
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 52%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Special assemblies supervisor vs shop supervisor salary

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

	Special Assemblies Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Average salary	$50,536	$50,689
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $75,000	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 special assemblies supervisor and shop supervisor education

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

	Special Assemblies Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 52%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Northwestern University	Stanford University

Special assemblies supervisor vs shop supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between special assemblies supervisors' and shop supervisors' demographics:

	Special Assemblies Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 75.5% Female, 24.5%	Male, 89.1% Female, 10.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.8% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 3.9% White, 68.6% 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 special assemblies supervisor and shop supervisor duties and responsibilities

Special assemblies supervisor example responsibilities.

Utilize and manage KRONOS timekeeping software in updating and maintaining payroll records; prepare and upload end-of-shift reports into SharePoint.
Wire panels to UL and CE standards.
Serve as CIC watch supervisor during normal and special operations.
Connect wiring to accessories, such as relays, circuit breakers, plugs, condensers, switches and solenoids.
Provide organizations solutions that aid personnel in the development of logistics strategies for new organizations and improve efficiency in specialize systems.
Implement and co-administered a SharePoint website with process guides to better identify, troubleshoot and resolve customer concerns.

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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