Manufacturing Supervisor

Code: 51-1011.00

Also known as: Assembly Supervisor, Line Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Molding Supervisor, Plant Supervisor, Production Manager, Production Supervisor, Quality Assurance Supervisor (QA Supervisor)

Description: Manufacturing Supervisors manage the daily operations of industrial plants. They plan, direct and oversee activities and processes pertaining to a variety of goods, such as computer equipment, machines, cars and paper products.Most employers promote or hire Manufacturing Supervisors that have at least a Bachelor's degree in business administration or industrial engineering. Some large production plants seek Managers with a Master's degree in business administration as well as related experience.

Manufacturing Supervisor

Typical wages


10% $37,990
25% $48,500
Median $62,850
75% $80,770
90% $102,510
10% $18.27
25% $23.32
Median $30.22
75% $38.83
90% $49.28

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
648,900
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
646,900
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 56,900