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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Go Back to List
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.
 Technology used in this occupation:
 
  • Word processing software
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  • Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
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  • Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, or fabricators.
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  • Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
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  • Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
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  • Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
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  • Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
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  • Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
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  • Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
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  • Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
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  • Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results.
  •  Skills
     
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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  • Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
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  • Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
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  • Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
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  • Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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  • Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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  • Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  •  Knowledge
     
  • Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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  • Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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  • Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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  • Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
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  • Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
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  • Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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  • Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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  • Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
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     Wage Information
     
    Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range 
    Annual  Hourly 
    Statewide $83,297.00 $40.04  $25.64  $29.47 - $48.53 
    Bridgeport/Stamford $80,390.00 $38.65  $24.86  $28.34 - $47.18 
    Danbury $79,097.00 $38.03  $25.62  $29.42 - $46.93 
    Hartford $83,545.00 $40.17  $26.14  $30.07 - $48.70 
    New Haven $77,172.00 $37.10  $24.78  $28.14 - $45.60 
    New London/Norwich $100,759.00 $48.44  $30.59  $37.57 - $62.15 
    Waterbury $79,790.00 $38.36  $25.06  $28.52 - $46.55 
    Torrington $78,424.00 $37.71  $24.18  $26.12 - $46.01 
     Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 )
    Average Annual Job Openings:   955
      Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.
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