Insights from Manufacturing Job Postings
Front-line supervisors have a unique perspective on the changing nature of manufacturing, as it falls to these leaders to navigate disruptions and implement new ideas and processes. Manufacturers often stress how important front-line supervisors are for their success.
This month, we are delving into job postings for manufacturing supervisors using Lightcast™ data. Though the first 10 months of 2023, the top 5 job titles in job postings for front-line supervisors in production and operations were:
- Production supervisors
- Manufacturing supervisors
- Plant managers
- Production leads
- Production team leads
The top 5 manufacturing sectors for front-line supervisors year to date were:
- Food manufacturing
- Fabricated metal products
- Transportation equipment manufacturing
- Machinery
- Chemicals
Lastly, among these postings, the top skills were identified included the following:
- Lean manufacturing
- Continuous improvement process
- Auditing
- Process improvement
- Manufacturing processes
- Workflow management
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Key takeaway: Front-line supervisors have a lot on their plate, ranging from implementing new technologies to combating workforce shortages to solving supply chain challenges. The top skills, , speak to the need for increasing efficiency, making better use of data and seeking continuous improvement.
Source: Lightcast™ Labor Market Insights, downloaded November 27, 2023.
