Best Jobs For Former Supervisors [2026]

In 2026, the landscape for former supervisors is evolving rapidly, and many are exploring new career paths as traditional roles undergo significant transformations.

While the number of individuals pursuing supervisory training remains steady, the interest in direct supervisory roles has declined. Many professionals are contemplating their next steps as they navigate a changing workforce.

This raises an important question:

What career paths are former supervisors taking?

To find out, we analyzed the resumes of former supervisors to identify the most common jobs they transitioned into after leaving their positions. With thousands of entries, we focused on the top 100 jobs that reflect current trends and opportunities.

Below, we highlight some intriguing options from this list that may surprise you.

Best Jobs For Former Supervisors

While some of these positions may appeal more than others in terms of job satisfaction, they all present unique opportunities worth considering.

For a comprehensive overview of these roles, please refer to the full list below.

Detailed Ranking of the Most Common Jobs of Former Supervisors

Rank	Job Title	%
1	Manager	1.95%
2	Customer Service Representative	1.63%
3	Assistant Manager	1.17%
4	Sales Associate	1.11%
5	Operations Manager	0.99%
6	Administrative Assistant	0.89%
7	Internship	0.69%
8	Cashier	0.64%
9	Owner	0.64%
10	Server	0.59%
11	Office Manager	0.55%
12	Project Manager	0.55%
13	Store Manager	0.53%
14	Team Leader	0.53%
15	Security Officer	0.52%
16	General Manager	0.49%
17	Registered Nurse	0.45%
18	Technician	0.43%
19	Sales Representative	0.43%
20	Substitute Teacher	0.42%
21	Teacher	0.41%
22	Operation Supervisor	0.4%
23	Production Supervisor	0.4%
24	Consultant	0.39%
25	Program Manager	0.39%
26	Maintenance Technician	0.38%
27	Machine Operator	0.38%
28	Specialist	0.36%
29	Driver	0.35%
30	Volunteer	0.33%
31	Coordinator	0.32%
32	Account Manager	0.31%
33	Customer Service Trainer	0.28%
34	Owner/operator	0.27%
35	Assistant Store Manager	0.26%
36	Teller	0.26%
37	Associate	0.26%
38	Case Manager	0.25%
39	Director	0.25%
40	Operator	0.24%
41	Office Assistant	0.22%
42	Material Handler	0.22%
43	Certified Nursing Assistant	0.21%
44	Shift Supervisor	0.21%
45	Account Executive	0.19%
46	Sales Manager	0.19%
47	Instructor	0.19%
48	Forklift Operator	0.19%
49	Receptionist	0.19%
50	Service Manager	0.19%
51	Pharmacist Technician	0.18%
52	Production Manager	0.18%
53	Warehouse Associate	0.18%
54	Human Resources Coordinator	0.18%
55	Vice President	0.17%
56	Service Technician	0.17%
57	Sales Consultant	0.17%
58	Superintendent	0.17%
59	Security Guard	0.17%
60	Cook	0.17%
61	Maintenance Supervisor	0.16%
62	Medical Assistant	0.16%
63	Foreman	0.16%
64	Delivery Driver	0.16%
65	Welder	0.16%
66	Department Manager	0.15%
67	Research Assistant	0.15%
68	Business Analyst	0.15%
69	Billing Specialist	0.15%
70	Assistant	0.15%
71	Crew Member	0.15%
72	Clerk	0.15%
73	Warehouse Worker	0.15%
74	Human Resources Manager	0.14%
75	Warehouse Manager	0.14%
76	Mechanic	0.14%
77	Shift Manager	0.14%
78	Home Health Aid	0.13%
79	Bartender	0.13%
80	Graphic Designer	0.13%
81	Truck Driver	0.13%
82	Warehouse Supervisor	0.13%
83	Recruiter	0.13%
84	Administrator	0.13%
85	Technical Support Specialist	0.13%
86	Licensed Practical Nurse	0.13%
87	Senior Technician Specialist	0.13%
88	Operations Director	0.12%
89	Laboratory Technician	0.12%
90	Teacher Assistant	0.12%
91	Senior Supervisor	0.12%
92	Correction Officer	0.12%
93	Customer Service Manager	0.12%
94	Property Manager	0.12%
95	Field Service Technician	0.12%
96	Area Manager	0.12%
97	Equipment Operator	0.12%
98	Program Director	0.12%
99	Police Officer	0.12%
100	Teaching Assistant	0.12%

Most Common Jobs For Former Supervisors

These roles are valuable, leveraging the skills developed in supervisory positions, and can serve as stepping stones to new careers.

It’s noteworthy that these jobs reflect the natural progression for many who have held supervisory roles.

How We Determined the Best Jobs of Former Supervisors

Using data from our extensive database of over 7 million resumes, we examined those that included supervisory experience. We then identified the subsequent job titles that appeared most frequently in their work histories, creating a ranked list based on these findings.

To highlight the most unique positions, we analyzed the ranked list for roles that:

Appeared in fewer than 1% of all new job listings
Were not part of the 100 most common job titles in our database

This approach allowed us to curate a diverse and insightful list of career options for former supervisors.

Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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