How do they match: First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

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. Excludes team or work leaders.

Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
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.

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