In the Air Force:
Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics; Aerospace Propulsion; Aircraft Armament Systems; Aircraft Armament Systems Helper, F-16; Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice; Fuels Craftsman; Nondestructive Inspection Craftsman; Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Helper, Any C-135/E-3/E-8; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, MQ-1/MQ-9; Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation) Journeyman, F-35; Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance Journeyman
In the Army:
Allied Trades Warrant Officer; Armament Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer; Cannon Crewmember; Cavalry Scout; Combat Medic Specialist; Engineer Equipment Maintenance Warrant Officer; Military Police; Petroleum Supply Specialist; Petroleum Technician; Unit Supply Specialist; Wheeled Vehicle Repairer
In the Coast Guard:
Aviation Maintenance Technician; Damage Controlman; Machinery Technician
In the Marine Corps:
Calibration Technician; Cryogenics Equipment Operator; Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL) Asset Manager; Machinist; Maintenance Management Specialist; Small Arms Repairer/Technician
It takes many workers to produce goods in factories, and to keep manufacturing facilities running. All the workers, from those on the assembly line, to inspectors performing quality tests, to plant operators, report to a supervisor of production or operating workers. These supervisors assign workers and plan schedules to reach production goals. They ensure products meet standards, and keep records on efficiency and accuracy. When problems arise, production supervisors implement strategies to improve motivation, methods, or efficiency. Production and operating worker supervisors also conduct employee training and communicate with management to resolve any problems with workers or production processes. They make recommendations on hiring and promotions, and keep an eye on employee effectiveness. Production and operating worker supervisors make sure that safety and sanitation regulations are maintained. They know the equipment in detail, so that they can identify any problems, and may even make minor repairs to stay on schedule. These supervisors work in a variety of manufacturing facilities, automobile, chemical and food production, machine shops, and more. Most positions require a high school diploma and work experience.
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
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.
Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
product and service development
Business
management
human resources (HR)
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
talking to others
Social
changing what is done based on other people's actions
understanding people's reactions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
use rules to solve problems
Attention
do two or more things at the same time
pay attention to something without being distracted
People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.
They do well at jobs that need:
Dependability
Leadership
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Initiative
Concern for Others
You might use software like this on the job:
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
SAP
Internet browser software
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Data base user interface and query software
Data entry software
Microsoft Access
high school diploma/GED or bachelor's degree usually needed
Get started on your career:
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
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