Shop Supervisor

Impact: Direct operational impact on production and team performance.

Supervises and coordinates the activities of workers in a shop or production area. Responsible for ensuring production targets are met, maintaining quality standards, and managing staff.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
Team-oriented
Client facing
Always
Impact visibility
Moderate
Travel
Low
Schedule flexibility
Rigid
Remote work
On-site Only
Typical work hours
40 hours/week
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$55,000
Entry-level
$40,000
Senior
$75,000
Growth by 2033
5%
Demand
Stable
Freelance potential
Low
Salary growth potential
36%
Typical student debt
$15,000 - $30,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Scheduling
  • Quality Control

Soft skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving

Technical complexity: Moderate

How to get there

Minimum education
High School Diploma
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
3
Years to senior
8
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Team Lead
      2. Shop Supervisor
      3. Production Manager

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      15%
      AI disruption risk
      Low
      Demand trend
      Stable

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      3.5/10
      Meaning
      3.5/10
      Work-life balance
      3.5/10
      Prestige
      6/10
      Social perception
      High

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