Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 10/7/2026
AI Resilience Score for Production Supervisor:
53.2%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
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Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
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Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
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This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
Most data sources align, with only minor variation. This is a well-supported result.
AI Resilience Report forFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
$74,450 median salary•61,000 annual openings•SOC Code: 51-1011.00
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 7 sources.
This career earns a "Mostly Resilient" label because the heart of the job, coaching workers, resolving conflicts, enforcing safety, and coordinating between teams, relies on deeply human skills that AI simply cannot replicate. The tasks most likely to be taken over by AI are the administrative ones, like logging hours, writing reports, and tracking production data, which actually frees supervisors up to focus more on leading people.
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This role is mostly resilient
This career earns a "Mostly Resilient" label because the heart of the job, coaching workers, resolving conflicts, enforcing safety, and coordinating between teams, relies on deeply human skills that AI simply cannot replicate. The tasks most likely to be taken over by AI are the administrative ones, like logging hours, writing reports, and tracking production data, which actually frees supervisors up to focus more on leading people.
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Production Supervisor
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Latest AI news for Production Supervisor
These articles highlight the critical role of AI skills for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers. McKinsey emphasizes that tech investments succeed only when frontline workers are trained in AI, ensuring effective operation and management of new technologies. Meanwhile, the World Economic Forum discusses how AI can transform frontline activities, enhancing efficiency and safety. As AI reshapes job roles, supervisors who adapt and embrace these changes will be better positioned for success, making continuous learning essential for career resilience in this evolving landscape.
AI Is Reshaping Jobs Faster Than Companies Are Reshaping Work
www.bcg.com • 6/3/2026
BCG's Fourth Annual Global AI at Work Survey Reveals Nearly Half of Respondents Now Spend More Time Managing and Directing AI than Doing the...
The AI Labor Debate: Three Views on the Future of Work
carnegieendowment.org • 4/23/2026
AI could hollow out jobs, reshape them gradually, create entirely new ones—or do all three at once. The case for starting to act now doesn't...
A US productivity unlock: Investing in frontline workers’ AI skills
www.mckinsey.com • 1/15/2026
Tech investments fail without skilled workers. Explore why investing in frontline worker capabilities is essential for AI success.
Beyond the desk: How AI is transforming the frontline workforce
www.weforum.org • 10/16/2025
AI has been lauded for its impact on desk-based work – but it has enormous potential to reshape frontline activities that have so far...
AI adoption linked to 13% decline in jobs for young U.S. workers, Stanford study reveals
www.cnbc.com • 8/28/2025
A Standford study has found evidence that the widespread adoption of generative AI is impacting the job prospects of early career workers.
More Career Info
Career: First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
They manage and guide workers in factories, ensuring products are made correctly and safely while meeting deadlines.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$74,450
Jobs (2025)
679,900
Growth (2025-35)
+1.8%
Annual Openings
61,000
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
Less than 5 years
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
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Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
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Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
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Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
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Recommend or execute personnel actions, such as hirings, evaluations, or promotions.
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Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, or fabricators.
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Set up and adjust machines and equipment.
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Evaluate employee performance.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
