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.
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.
| 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 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 & Equipment
- Desktop computers
- Hard hats
- Laser printers
- Laser scanners
- Notebook computers
- Operator terminals
- Personal computers
- Personal protective clothing