- Production control supervisors are responsible for coordinating the production, storage, and shipment of all manufactured items at the facility they work. They may also train personnel and provide recommendations for improving management.
- Production control supervisors may manage databases, communicate with vendors, perform employee audits, and provide customer support with regards to order information.
- Most employers expect production control supervisors to have a bachelor's degree in business administration, business management, computer science, or math, and have a strong background in computer science with knowledge of data entry, scheduling, and communications.
- Successful production control supervisors understand inventory and database systems. They possess good verbal and written communication skills, and show strong managerial, administrative, and leadership qualities.
- Production control supervisors earn on average $70,000 a year, according to April 2009 figures from Salary.com. This amount varies depending on years of experience, job location, and industry.
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