First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine & Vehicle Operators
Driver Manager, Fleet Manager, Trainmaster, Warehouse Supervisor
What they do:
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.
On the job, you would:
- Enforce safety rules and regulations.
- Interpret transportation or tariff regulations, shipping orders, safety regulations, or company policies and procedures for workers.
- Resolve worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution.
Knowledge
Business
- management
- customer service
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
- psychology
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
- changing what is done based on other people's actions
- understanding people's reactions
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- use rules to solve problems
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
- do two or more things at the same time
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Cooperation
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Stress Tolerance
- Attention to Detail
- Concern for Others
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- SAP software
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
- Warehouse management system WMS
- XATA XATANET
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
some college
usually needed
some college
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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