Career Profile
First-Line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers
Production & Operating Worker Supervisors directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers.
General Information
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.
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First-Line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 206 openings per year are projected for First-Line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers.
Employment Change
Employment for First-Line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.0% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $27.95/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.56, while experienced workers are paid $35.26. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 1,450 First-Line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,639.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing First-Line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers are Grocery and Convenience Retailers, Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, and Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for First-Line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers include Production and Processing, Administration and Management, and Personnel and Human Resources.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for First-Line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers is HS diploma or less. 30% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.