Production Supervisor Test

When looking to fill a production supervisor position, it's important to make sure that the candidate has the skills necessary to do the job. A production supervisor skills test can help ensure that the candidate is a good fit for the position.

  • What is a production supervisor skills test?

    A production supervisor is responsible for ensuring the production floor runs efficiently. This includes managing the staff, equipment and each process taking place. Some of the specific roles they may be in charge of are scheduling and addressing any issues which arise.

    A production supervisor skills test is an efficient way of measuring the skills required to be a production supervisor. Some of these skills include communication, leadership and teamwork.

    This test is formed of multiple-choice questions using real-life scenarios of a production supervisor to form the most realistic questions.

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  1. What is a production supervisor skills test?
  2. What are the benefits of using the production supervisor skills test for pre-screening?
  3. How our test measures production supervisor skills
  4. Production Supervisor Test FAQs

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Our pre-employment tests let you drill down to the best candidates at the click of a button.

  • Find those candidates who will excel in the role.

    Select the assessments that match the skills or behaviours for the position. You can test for software or coding competency, soft skills like teamwork, or personality traits, to be sure those who pass have high potential.

  • Reduce costs and time.

    No more laborious sifting of resumes or cover letters. Pick your ideal assessment mix, invite your applicants to take them, see the results in your dashboard. Get to the interview stage fast.

  • Eliminate bias.

    All your candidates take the assessments on a level playing field. Only their results determine whether they get shortlisted.

  • What are the benefits of using the production supervisor skills test for pre-screening?

    The production supervisor skills test is extremely useful in the hiring process, especially during the pre-screening stage. Using it at the start of the process ensures only the strongest candidates progress through to the next round.

    This test is also a time-efficient method of hiring as candidates complete the test in their own time at home, instead of relying on office space.

    The skills test can be used to test a variety of different skills including both hard and soft skills. The hard skills may include logical reasoning and error checking, focusing on the skills a production supervisor may need when troubleshooting on the production floor.

    As a production supervisor works closely with a large team and must lead them, the soft skills needed are crucial. They include leadership, communication, teamwork and decision making.

    As well as these skills, other skills such as software skills may be essential, depending on how the company tracks employees and manages their shift schedules. Popular software which help with this include Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

    The production supervisor skills test also reduces bias during the hiring process. When a candidate finishes the test, the results are forwarded to the hiring company without any extra information. This means all personal information such as gender, education status and nationality is withheld, reducing any decision being made on the personal information.

    As well as a production supervisor, this test could be used for other professions including shop manager, restaurant manager or project manager.

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How our test measures production supervisor skills

Test questions are designed to assess industry-specific technical skills, soft skills, aptitude and suitable personality dimensions. Our data-driven approach provides results that enable you to determine how suited is a candidate for the role.

Depending on the type of question, the format of the test may vary. Multiple-choice questions are used to measure aptitude, technical skills and soft skills, while agreement on a Likert scale assesses suitable personality dimensions. Skills tests ensure that candidates are being evaluated in a precise and impartial manner, their results demonstrating the true knowledge and potential of each test taker.

The characteristics required to be a production supervisor were determined by looking at the skills and abilities listed in the US Department of Labor’s O*NET database, which collects data from professionals in various fields.

O*NET is the largest database of its kind, providing detailed information about occupations and the requirements for each role.

Our team of I/O psychologists and psychometrics worked closely with subject-matter experts to create an extensive question bank that can be used to test multiple candidates. We also conducted rigorous field testing with a representative sample of candidates to ensure that the questions were reliable and valid.

Test scores are averaged together to give an overall score. The average score is compared to other candidates' scores to ensure there is no bias toward certain candidates.

Our production supervisor test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.

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    A full suite of assessments

    Our platform comes with 12 tests across both foundation and advanced levels so they’re suitable for everyone. Including aptitude, behavioural and personality tests, you’ll have a full range of tests to help you find the candidates you’re seeking.

  • Analytics

    An array of candidate metrics

    For each of your candidates, you’ll be given a comprehensive report. Included will be all the metrics you need to build a detailed picture of each candidate and ensure you’re making the right hiring decisions.

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Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd

Production Supervisor Test FAQs

What should I look for when hiring a production supervisor?

There are lots of skills that should be identified when hiring a production supervisor. First, a range of hard skills such as error checking and logical reasoning as these are essential when troubleshooting. In addition, a production supervisor must have a wide range of soft skills such as teamwork, communication and leadership.

Is the production supervisor test difficult?

The production supervisor test focuses on specific skills and is used during the hiring process. If a candidate has the essential skills listed above then the test will not be too difficult, however, if the candidate does not contain the skills then they will find it difficult.

Are these tests available in my plan?

We have a range of plans available. The difference between the plans is the number of test attempts permitted, not the type of tests. All our plans include our full test suite comprising all tests and all levels.

Can I see what the test is like?

Yes, of course. You can try the test for free by signing up for a free trial.

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