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  1. Occupations
  2. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

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 Supervisor
  • Manufacturing Supervisor
  • Production Manager
  • Production 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

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $45,790. 25th percentile: U.S. $56,330. 50th percentile: U.S. $71,190. 75th percentile: U.S. $86,770. 90th percentile: U.S. $106,960. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Apple Safari
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Extensible markup language XML
  • Kronos Workforce Timekeeper
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • SAP software

Technology Skills

  • Apple iWork Pages
  • Aptean Made2Manage
  • Bowen & Groves M1 ERP
  • Capterra Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
  • Database software
  • Delphi Technology
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Desktop computers
  • Hard hats
  • Laser printers
  • Laser scanners
  • Notebook computers
  • Operator terminals
  • Personal computers
  • Personal protective clothing
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 49-1011.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 47-1011.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 53-1042.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 53-1043.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants 53-1044.00

Moderately Similar

  • First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 45-1011.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 43-1011.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 37-1011.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers 33-1091.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 35-1012.00

Related

  • Industrial Engineers 17-2112.00
  • Industrial Production Managers 11-3051.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers 41-1012.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services 39-1014.00
  • General and Operations Managers 11-1021.00
  • Team Assemblers 51-2092.00
  • Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians 17-3026.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 37-1012.00
  • Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 43-5061.00
  • Recycling Coordinators 53-1042.01

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Certificate7 Quality Tools CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • Certificate5s Trainer CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • Certificate5s Fundamentals CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateAdvanced Design and Manufacturing - Production Technician OptionIssuer: Northeast Alabama Community College
  • CertificateAdvanced Design and Manufacturing - Manufacturing Systems OptionIssuer: Northeast Alabama Community College
  • Associate's DegreeAdvanced Design and Manufacturing - Production Technician OptionIssuer: Northeast Alabama Community College
  • Associate's DegreeAdvanced Design and Manufacturing - Manufacturing Systems OptionIssuer: Northeast Alabama Community College
  • Short-Term CertificateManufacturing Production TechnicianIssuer: Southern Union State Community College
  • Associate's DegreeModern Manufacturing Technology - ProductionIssuer: Wallace Community College Selma
  • Short-Term CertificateManufacturing and Technology - Biomedical Equipment Technology OptionIssuer: Jefferson State Community College