First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
O*NET Code: 51-1011.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
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.
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⚡ Skills (22)
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Time Management4/100
Management of Personnel Resources4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Monitoring4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Coordination4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
+ 12 more skills
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
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Transition Difficulty: Challenging (0% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (0)
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