What is an acting supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become an acting supervisor

1. Explore acting supervisor education requirements

   Most common acting supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   49.2 %

   Associate

   18.2 %

   High School Diploma

   13.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific acting supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Procedures	32.19%
   Safety Issues	21.58%
   Payroll	5.75%
   Disciplinary Actions	2.90%
   Sops	2.43%

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3. Complete relevant acting supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New acting supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an acting supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real acting supervisor resumes.

4. Research acting supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Lead comprehensive training for each new volunteer or court-mandate worker regarding OSHA regulations and warehouse procedure.
   • Prepare PowerPoint presentations for briefings and meetings.
   • Create and maintain bank reconciliation, medical service sales, and payroll reports, and compile financial data and totals.
   • Liaise between operations and field technicians to ensure payroll processing and accuracy.

5. Apply for acting supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an acting supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams