Production supervisor, Kaiwhakahaere kaimahi whakanao
Also known as
- Production line supervisor, shift manager, production assistant manager, process supervisor, mechanical supervisor, production team leader
Production supervisors manage production and operating staff who work in manufacturing or production plants and factories.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$61K to $93K
Most common
$123K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
Production supervisors
- usually work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in warehouses and factories and may travel locally
- may work in noisy, dirty and hazardous conditions
- need to lead others, make decisions and communicate well
Tasks
- enforce rules or regulations
- inspect production equipment
- record operational or production data
- study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements
- plan production or operational procedures or sequences
- exchange information with colleagues
- instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures
- monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning
- direct operational or production activities
- evaluate employee performance
Enterprising
Practical
Organised
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You need
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in manufacturing, engineering and technology or similar area
- a driver licence
- a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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