Manufacturing supervisor | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Manufacturing supervisors keep production lines running smoothly and manage staff.

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Attractive values

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.
Plan and establish work schedules,

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.
Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results.
Determine standards, budgets, production goals, and rates, based on company policies, equipment and labor availability, and workloads.
Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
Set up and adjust machines and equipment.
Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
Recommend or execute personnel actions, such as hirings, evaluations, or promotions.
Calculate labor and equipment requirements and production specifications, using standard formulas.
Plan and develop new products and production processes.

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Manufacturing supervisors typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.

As a Manufacturing supervisor you will typically work days / nights / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical,

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* from ONETonline

Average salary
62,298 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Manufacturing supervisor

Big gender gap

64,520 GBP
52,989 GBP

Average salary for part-time Manufacturing supervisor

Average salary for full-time Manufacturing supervisor

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Salary over time for Manufacturing supervisor

Salary for this role has increased over time

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57,443 GBP
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Future outlook for Manufacturing supervisors

Very good outlook

636 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

30% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Manufacturing supervisor and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

44% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
23% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
14% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant courses include the Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Team Leading.

You'll need:

leadership skills
knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
the ability to use your initiative
excellent verbal communication skills
thinking and reasoning skills
sensitivity and understanding
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

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