First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Manage and direct the day-to-day operations of production and operating personnel, including but not limited to inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators.

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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.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Leadership
Communication with others
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts
Level of responsibilities
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Critical decision making

Activities

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