First Line Supervisor Test

About First Line Supervisor Test

The first line supervisors have to manage the labor in order to meet production targets. They need to possess good managerial and administrative skills. They need to deal with a wide range of skill sets within a production climate. This includes, but is not limited to assemblers, machinists, maintenance, material handlers and team/group leaders.

Their key tasks include:

• Monitor the quality of the employees’ work and provide any assistance needed in order to ensure quality products and safety of the employees. 
• Assure proper management of all production shifts and employees. 
• Coordinate manufacturing needs with other departments and provides support to other departments in attaining of the company’s mission of customer satisfaction. 
• Assure that the necessary training is provided for employees. 
• Assure the effectiveness and accuracy of equipment and tooling used in the manufacturing operation.  Assist in diagnosing equipment and tooling malfunctions.  Expedite and coordinate repairs and/or replacement with department and plant maintenance and engineering groups. 
• Anticipate production problems (i.e., material outages, equipment malfunctions), and where feasible, develop and implement preventive action to offset a loss of production and/or poor-quality production. 
• Provide input regarding cost reductions, work simplification, production scheduling, labor planning, and process improvement. 

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:  

• PLANNING AND COORDINATING - Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude
• CRITICAL THINKING - Logical Reasoning
• STRONG COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION SKILLS - Verbal Ability and Verbal Reasoning

VERBAL ABILITY

Verbal ability is essential because grammar and vocabulary is a prerequisite for good spoken and written English. 

VERBAL REASONING

Reading comprehension indicates an ability to comprehend and reason with the concepts on a written page. 

QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE

Quantitative ability will indicate analytical thinking and problem-solving ability. 

LOGICAL REASONING

Logical Reasoning is assessed through:   

• Statement/Conclusion 
• Cause /Effect and  
• Statement/Fact questions 

These questions will indicate the quality of deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning which contribute to Critical thinking ability. 

ABSTRACT REASONING

Abstract reasoning will indicate the ability to think clearly, identify logical patterns, learn new skills and solve complex problems. It is an indicator of fluid intelligence and shows an ability to strategize.

This first line supervisor test may contain MCQ's (Multiple Choice Questions), MAQ's (Multiple Answer Questions), Fill in the Blanks, Descriptive, Whiteboard Questions, Audio / Video Questions, True or False Questions, etc.

Test Details: 59 Questions 75 minutes

• Verbal Ability -                 10 Questions 10 minutes
• Verbal Reasoning -           08 Questions 12 minutes
• Quantitative Aptitude -      10 Questions 10 minutes
• Logical Reasoning -          08 Questions 13 minutes
• Abstract Reasoning -         08 Questions 13 minutes
• Mechanical Aptitude -        15 Questions 17 minutes