SOC 51-1011
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ40/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ685,140
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$71K
$46K โ $107K
Projected Growth
๐+1.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค76/100
High exposure
๐ก First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers face a risk score of 40/100 โ 4 points below the national average of 44. With 76/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $71K ($25K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 40/100, First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated cnc programming and machine operation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 685,140 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in handling non-standard materials and configurations and coordinating workflow across diverse production teams to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Automated CNC programming and machine operation
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
AI quality inspection via computer vision systems
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Handling non-standard materials and configurations
Coordinating workflow across diverse production teams
Setup and calibration of custom production runs
Quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
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.
Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
๐ป Technology Skills
Word processing software
Internet browser software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
Administration and Management
Personnel and Human Resources
English Language
Computers and Electronics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 65% |
| Supervisors of Production Workers | 34 | $71K | 72% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 69% |