What it pays
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Half of all First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in the U.S. earn more than $74,450 a year — the middle 80% land between $47,130 and $108,750. About 673,430 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Plant and machine operators and assemblers earn about ₹17,329 a month on average — around ₹2.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$74,450typical pay / year
673,430people in this work
$108,750+top 10% earn
₹2.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Coordinate3
Set up and adjust machines and equipment.
+Set up the mixing line PLC, calibrate feed pumps and torque on the agitator, record pre-startcheck readings…
Set up and adjust machines and equipment.
+Set up the mixing line PLC, calibrate feed pumps and torque on the agitator, record pre-startcheck readings and adjust setpoints so product viscosity hits target 450 cP before the first batch at 06:00 shift change.
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Coordinate activities of workers
+Schedule the afternoon crew rotations, assign Sara to coating station B and Luis to inspection, publish the…
Coordinate activities of workers
+Schedule the afternoon crew rotations, assign Sara to coating station B and Luis to inspection, publish the roster with start times and expected outputs, and notify procurement lead Maria of any coverage gaps by 14:00.
The tools that do the workKronos Workforce Timekeeperjob descriptionsO*NET
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Plan and establish work schedules
+Create the rotating weekly work schedule for the chemical production team covering three shifts, ensure legal…
Plan and establish work schedules
+Create the rotating weekly work schedule for the chemical production team covering three shifts, ensure legal rest periods, balance certified operators across shifts, publish the roster by Monday and attach instructions for swap requests.
The tools that do the workKronos Workforce TimekeeperMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Protecting1
Enforce safety and sanitation regulations
+Walk the solvent handling area with the night shift lead, log any sanitation or PPE failures against the GMP…
Enforce safety and sanitation regulations
+Walk the solvent handling area with the night shift lead, log any sanitation or PPE failures against the GMP checklist, order corrective cleaning for the contaminated drum and email safety manager Paul and operations by 17:00 with required actions.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsO*NET
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Analysing2
Assign employee training to experienced workers
+Identify three senior operators to mentor new hires on reactor start‑up and assign them to deliver hands‑on…
Assign employee training to experienced workers
+Identify three senior operators to mentor new hires on reactor start‑up and assign them to deliver hands‑on training next Wednesday, outline the objectives, competency checks and who signs off when trainees hit proficiency.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptionsO*NET
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Ensure quality control of products
+Run an in‑process sample on the finished lot, compare pH, density and impurity readings against batch spec,…
Ensure quality control of products
+Run an in‑process sample on the finished lot, compare pH, density and impurity readings against batch spec, quarantine the lot and start corrective action if any parameter is out of range, then file the QC summary to the batch record.
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The daily work14
Inspect quality of products
+Inspect the finished chemical sensor batch on Line B, verify readings against the acceptance criteria sheet,…
Inspect quality of products
+Inspect the finished chemical sensor batch on Line B, verify readings against the acceptance criteria sheet, note any out-of-tolerance units with serial and defect, sign the inspection log, and send the completed report to Maintenance and QA by end of shift.
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Electronic equipment standards
+Review the electronic equipment standards for calibrators and test rigs, update the standards document with…
Electronic equipment standards
+Review the electronic equipment standards for calibrators and test rigs, update the standards document with the latest regulator limits and allowed component lists, circulate the revised standard to Engineering and Purchasing for approval by Friday.
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Inspect materials, products, or equipment
+Walk the production area and inspect incoming raw chemical drums, finished batches, and control panels for…
Inspect materials, products, or equipment
+Walk the production area and inspect incoming raw chemical drums, finished batches, and control panels for visible damage, leaks, label legibility and calibration stickers, note any out-of-tolerance readings, photograph defects, and log actions before shift end.
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Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
+Compile this week's clock-in/out records, overtime and absences for my team, reconcile against the schedule,…
Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
+Compile this week's clock-in/out records, overtime and absences for my team, reconcile against the schedule, correct any missing punches with written justification, and submit the finalized hours to payroll by Tuesday noon.
The tools that do the workKronos Workforce TimekeeperMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Evaluate employee performance.
+Prepare performance write-ups for the three operators on my line: document observed strengths, two measurable…
Evaluate employee performance.
+Prepare performance write-ups for the three operators on my line: document observed strengths, two measurable improvement areas tied to production metrics, suggested coaching steps, and a 30-day follow-up plan to discuss at Friday's one-on-ones.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
+Create a purchase request for replacement seals, a spare sensor module and two repair visits for mixer 2,…
Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
+Create a purchase request for replacement seals, a spare sensor module and two repair visits for mixer 2, include part numbers, reason for urgency, estimated cost, and approval route, then send to maintenance and procurement before noon.
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Monitor gauges, dials, and indicators
+Walk the control room, read each gauge, dial and digital indicator on reactors 1–4, record values, highlight…
Monitor gauges, dials, and indicators
+Walk the control room, read each gauge, dial and digital indicator on reactors 1–4, record values, highlight any drift from setpoints, check sensor alarms logged this shift, and notify control techs immediately of any unsafe readings.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
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Review blueprints and specifications
+Review the latest piping and instrumentation drawings for the new dosing skid, confirm valve sizes and…
Review blueprints and specifications
+Review the latest piping and instrumentation drawings for the new dosing skid, confirm valve sizes and material specs match purchase order, flag any mismatches or missing tolerances, and email a consolidated list of issues to engineering by Wednesday.
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Address production issues and resolve problems
+Investigate recurring sensor drift on line B this morning, document the fault causes, list immediate…
Address production issues and resolve problems
+Investigate recurring sensor drift on line B this morning, document the fault causes, list immediate containment steps taken, assign corrective actions to Juan and Mei with due dates this Friday, and prepare a one-page incident brief for the morning meeting.
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Plan electronics production process
+Map the electronics assembly flow for the 2.4 GHz module, specify station cycle times, required inspection…
Plan electronics production process
+Map the electronics assembly flow for the 2.4 GHz module, specify station cycle times, required inspection points, and material kitting so the pilot run can hit 120 units per shift, then circulate the plan to procurement and engineering before Monday.
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Manage labourers working on the production line
+Update the shift roster to cover the SMT line for next week, redeploy two experienced operators to the…
Manage labourers working on the production line
+Update the shift roster to cover the SMT line for next week, redeploy two experienced operators to the morning shift, log hours and overtime for payroll, and notify the team supervisors of the reassignment by end of day.
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Perform cost management
+Reconcile last quarter's material spend against actual production for PCB assembly, identify variances above…
Perform cost management
+Reconcile last quarter's material spend against actual production for PCB assembly, identify variances above five percent, propose two cost-reduction actions, and prepare a cost summary for the monthly finance review on Thursday.
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Types of electronics
+Compile a one-page reference of approved component types for the control board, include part numbers,…
Types of electronics
+Compile a one-page reference of approved component types for the control board, include part numbers, critical specs, alternates, and approval status so quality and purchasing use the same list at the next procurement run.
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Supervise work
+Walk the production line at 0800, observe three operators' task execution against the standard work, note…
Supervise work
+Walk the production line at 0800, observe three operators' task execution against the standard work, note deviations, coach Maria on solder technique, and file a short performance note for her review meeting on Friday.
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