Lead production teams to meet output, quality and safety targets in factories and processing plants. Production supervisors plan shifts, solve problems on the line and drive continuous improvement.
Salary Breakdown
Production supervisor or team leader on a shift. Indicative market estimate, not a published salary scale.
Estimated Take-Home Pay
Based on the midpoint of the Entry salary range ($2,300,000 JMD), after NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and PAYE.
Show deduction breakdown
- Gross (annual)
- $2,300,000 JMD
- NIS (3%)
- −$69,000 JMD
- NHT (2%)
- −$46,000 JMD
- Education Tax
- −$50,197 JMD
- PAYE Income Tax
- −$82,160 JMD
- Net (annual)
- $2,052,642 JMD
Estimate only — illustrative rates and thresholds, not tax advice. Confirm current figures with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).
Career Path Roadmap
- 1
Complete CSEC & CAPE
Mathematics, English A and a science; CAPE subjects support degree entry.
Secondary school - 2
Study Manufacturing or Engineering
Complete a degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Chemistry or Food Technology.
3 - 4 years - 3
Start as Team Leader
Supervise a line and learn production planning, quality and people management.
1 - 3 years - 4
Learn Lean & Quality Methods
Get Lean Six Sigma and quality management training.
6 months - 1 year - 5
Manage Production
Lead full production departments and move toward plant management.
4+ years
Required Education
- CSEC Mathematics, English A and a science
- Degree in Engineering, Production Management or Food Technology
- Lean / quality management training
Common Local Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- ISO 9001 / HACCP training
- Supervisory management certification
Where to Train
Local Institutions Offering Programs
- University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech)
- University of the West Indies, Mona
- HEART/NSTA Trust (supervisory management)