Also called: Manufacturing Supervisor
Leads a crew of assemblers or technicians on the factory floor.
You run a morning safety huddle, assign jobs, solve parts shortages, and coach new hires. Many supervisors started as technicians.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma plus years of experience; many have a degree.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college, 4-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Manufacturing Management, Industrial Technology.
Shrinking (about -1% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI scheduling helps plan shifts; leading crews, safety and solving problems on the floor stay human.
Classes: Business, Shop class, Speech or debate, Algebra.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-1011.
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