Will AI replace First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers?

−Already happening(1)

• Evaluate employee performance.

~Within reach(9)

• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• 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.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Recommend or execute personnel actions, such as hirings, evaluations, or promotions.
• Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.

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+Out of reach(10)

• Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
• Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
• 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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