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What is a specialty manufacturing supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreSpecialty Manufacturing SupervisorUS Average
Salary
5.2

Avg. Salary $66,044

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
3.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.68%

Asian 3.86%

Black or African American 8.77%

Hispanic or Latino 14.09%

Unknown 3.97%

White 68.64%

Gender

female 6.67%

male 93.33%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a specialty manufacturing supervisor

  1. Explore specialty manufacturing supervisor education requirements

    Most common specialty manufacturing supervisor degrees

    Master's

    57.1 %

    Bachelor's

    42.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific specialty manufacturing supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    FDA50.05%
    Production Schedules49.95%
  3. Complete relevant specialty manufacturing supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New specialty manufacturing supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a specialty manufacturing supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real specialty manufacturing supervisor resumes.
  4. Research specialty manufacturing supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage a team of QC inspectors for inspecting automotive components from manufacturing line
    • Function as subject-matter-expert on upstream manufacturing operations during inspections by both FDA and EMA including significant front-room interaction with inspectors.
    • Perform aseptic procedures in biosafety cabinets and submit samples and LIMs.
  5. Apply for specialty manufacturing supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a specialty manufacturing supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average specialty manufacturing supervisor salary

The average specialty manufacturing supervisor salary in the United States is $66,044 per year or $32 per hour. Specialty manufacturing supervisor salaries range between $40,000 and $107,000 per year.

Average specialty manufacturing supervisor salary
$66,044 Yearly
$31.75 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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