Managers and supervisors are in charge of assembling, modifying, repairing, or processing a product. They oversee standards of quality, production methods, and worker training, as well as budgets, supplies, and equipment.

Because supervisors often manage teams across more than one department, they must ensure the flow of communication among all groups. In this video, Jennifer Brinkley-Cruz explains her responsibilities as a manufacturing specialist and discusses the importance of her welding education in landing this supervisory position. Click on the left to watch the video.