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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Battle Creek, Michigan

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.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers on average make:
$70,720 ($34.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
421
and by 2028 that number is projected to:
decrease to 413.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
38 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.

The typical training needed after hire is:
no additional training other than onboarding.

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Technology/Skills

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP software

Tools Used

Desktop computers, Hard hats, Laser printers, Laser scanners, Notebook computers, Operator terminals, Personal computers, Personal protective clothing, Respirators, Safety glasses

Tasks

  • Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, or fabricators.
  • 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.
  • Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
  • Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.

Personality

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Leadership, Self-Control, Cooperation, Initiative, Integrity, Stress Tolerance, Adaptability/Flexibility, Persistence

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