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First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

Also called: Driver Manager, Fleet Manager, Trainmaster, Warehouse Supervisor

What they do:

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.

On the job, you would:
  • Enforce safety rules and regulations.
  • Interpret transportation or tariff regulations, shipping orders, safety regulations, or company policies and procedures for workers.
  • Resolve worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution.
On the job, you'll need:

Business

  • management
  • customer service

Math and Science

  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
  • psychology

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • manufacture and distribution of products

Basic Skills

  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
  • talking to others

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Social

  • changing what is done based on other people's actions
  • understanding people's reactions

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Ideas and Logic

  • notice when problems happen
  • use rules to solve problems

Attention

  • pay attention to something without being distracted
  • do two or more things at the same time

Enterprising

People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.

  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Leadership
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Concern for Others

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • SAP software

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software

  • Warehouse management system WMS
  • XATA XATANET

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Bright.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

Median Annual Salary: $57,860

Education

High school diploma/GED or some college is usually needed.