How much does a factory supervisor make?

In the United States, pay can differ with experience, skills, useful certificates, the industry or employer, and the factory’s location. Jobs with more complex tasks or greater responsibility may also pay differently.

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.

What's a typical day like?

Each day, they check the production plan, assign workers, and walk the line to spot faulty products or machines. They coach workers on safety, solve slowdowns with the team, and record what was made and whether it met quality rules.

In the U.S., most production supervisors have a high school diploma and build experience in manufacturing before leading a team. Vocational classes or an associate degree can help, and new supervisors learn on the job with experienced workers.

Vocational school or a few years' experience (preparation level 3 of 5)

Good for people who like leading and selling and keeping things organized.

O*NET reports that 92% of surveyed production supervisors wear safety gear, such as safety shoes or hearing protection, every day.