Also called: Shift Supervisor, Line Supervisor
Leads a team of factory workers during a shift, keeping output, quality and safety on track.
At shift start you hold a 10-minute huddle, assign people to machines, and post the day's target. When a line jams you're there with maintenance; when a worker gets hurt you file the report.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 4 years after high school. High school diploma plus experience; many have an associate or bachelor's.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Management.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). Flat overall; strong where factories are expanding.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. More automation changes the crew and robots take some jobs, but leading people on the floor stays human.
Classes: Manufacturing CTE, Business elective, Speech and debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-1011.
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