First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators. Excludes team or work leaders.
SOC: 51-1011.00
Common Job Titles
Assembly SupervisorManufacturing SupervisorProduction ManagerProduction Supervisor
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
685,140
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $45,790 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $106,960 |
| Workers on average earn | $74,540 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Production and Processing4.3/5
- Administration and Management4.1/5
- Personnel and Human Resources3.6/5
- English Language3.5/5
- Mathematics3.2/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Apple SafariAutodesk AutoCADExtensible markup language XMLKronos Workforce TimekeeperMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft WordMozilla FirefoxSAP software
Technology Skills
Apple iWork PagesAptean Made2ManageBowen & Groves M1 ERPCapterra Enterprise Resource PlanningComputer aided design CAD softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareDatabase softwareDelphi Technology
Tools & Equipment
Desktop computersHard hatsLaser printersLaser scannersNotebook computersOperator terminalsPersonal computersPersonal protective clothing