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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

SOC 51-1011.00

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.

Green Occupation Zone 2 Production

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Coordination

3.9

Time Management

3.9

Management of Personnel Resources

3.9

Judgment and Decision Making

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Production and Processing

4.4

Mechanical

3.8

Administration and Management

3.7

Personnel and Human Resources

3.2

Engineering and Technology

3.0

Computers and Electronics

3.0

Education and Training

3.0

English Language

2.9

Key Tasks

1Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.

2Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, or fabricators.

3Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.

4Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.

5Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.

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