How to hire an assistant production supervisor

How to hire an assistant production supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant production supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant production supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant production supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your assistant production supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an assistant production supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An assistant production supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant production supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of assistant production supervisor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Assistant Production Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Production Supervisor		$17-33
   Production Team Leader	A production team leader is in charge of leading and overseeing the efforts of a production team, ensuring projects are carried out in adherence to its goals and timelines. It is their duty to set guidelines and objectives, manage budgets and schedules, liaise with internal and external parties, and assess the performance of team members... Show more	$12-28
   Shop Supervisor	A shop supervisor is responsible for monitoring the overall operations of a store, delegating tasks to the shop personnel, and ensuring the highest quality service to the customers for their satisfaction. Shop supervisors handle the sales inventory and process bank transactions every closing... Show more	$14-40

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • GMP
   • Production Equipment
   • Safety Procedures
   • Process Improvement
   • Production Supervisors
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Production Lines
   • Production Schedules
   • Production Issues
   • Inventory Control
   • Delivery Dates
   • FDA
   • Direct Reports
   • Production Floor

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage data reports, analyze and provide data to improve operational performance to include OEE, process reliability and labor optimization.
   • Communicate directly with USDA official in maintaining proper product handling and sanitation procedures and requirements.
   • Participate in Kaizen process to develop a new detergent dispensing station to improve safety, ergonomics and to save money.
   • Participate in a Kaizen event that reduce factory downtime associate with chassis changeovers.
   • Operate brazing, ultrasonic welding and spot welding equipment to meet establish close tolerances and quality requirements.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant production supervisor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An assistant production supervisor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, assistant production supervisors' average salary in tennessee is 37% less than in wyoming.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant production supervisors earn 46% less than senior-level assistant production supervisors.
   • Certifications. An assistant production supervisor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an assistant production supervisor's salary.

   Average assistant production supervisor salary

   $50,754yearly

   $24.40 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant production supervisor salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average assistant production supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	North Dakota	$59,278	$29
   2	California	$57,926	$28
   3	Colorado	$56,519	$27
   4	Washington	$55,089	$26
   5	Illinois	$49,340	$24
   6	Ohio	$48,978	$24
   7	Kentucky	$46,904	$23

   Average assistant production supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Marvin and	$59,447	$28.58	37
   2	Simpson Manufacturing Co	$56,425	$27.13	3
   3	Graphic Packaging International	$53,644	$25.79	34
   4	AMTEC Corporation	$51,295	$24.66
   5	Fla-Vor-Ice	$51,194	$24.61
   6	Jabil	$49,165	$23.64	36
   7	Hearthside Food Solutions	$47,632	$22.90
   8	Fresh Express	$47,416	$22.80	18
   9	Randstad North America, Inc.	$47,287	$22.73	7
   10	Goodwin Recruiting	$47,227	$22.71
   11	OSI Group	$45,368	$21.81	5
   12	Alene Candles	$45,008	$21.64	4
   13	Kelly Services	$44,718	$21.50	98
   14	Kroger	$42,898	$20.62	24
   15	Woodland Foods	$39,874	$19.17
   16	White Castle	$36,638	$17.61	5

4. Writing an assistant production supervisor job description

   A good assistant production supervisor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an assistant production supervisor job description:

   Assistant production supervisor job description example

   At Marvin, we make windows and doors inspired by how you live so you're inspired to live well. We are driven by the momentum of four generations of innovation and excellence to imagine and create better ways of living. Our business reaches across the nation and our products are represented around the world. With our commitment to our local communities and to providing innovative solutions using new technology, we are always looking for ways to move our people, as well as our business, forward.
   
   The Assistant Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Supervisor in leading and supervising the department. This person must be able to maintain the stability of the department when the Supervisor is unable to be present.
   Highlights of your role
   
   In tandem with Supervisor, provides employees with tools, information, knowledge and support to meet production goals
   Partners with Supervisor on process changes and continuous improvement projects
   Approachable, Listens, and Encourages to ensure a positive culture; Creating a great place to work
   Assists with the training, performance reviews, and disciplines of team members
   Supports daily productivity by balancing labor against goals
   Communicates and involves appropriate support departments when needed
   Meets and maintains quality measures
   Meets and maintains safety measures (i.e. OSHA incident rate)
   Investigate quality concerns to determine root cause
   Prevent quality issues from leaving facility
   
   You're a good fit if you have
   
   Supervisory experience preferred but not required
   To perform this job successfully, an individual should have ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
   Ability to multi task, remain organized, problem solve, and prioritize daily responsibilities
   Ability to effectively communicate; both verbal and written
   Possess interpersonal skills; ability to motivate, develop and coach employees
   Ability to understand department goals/metrics and communicate and execute plans established to meet those goals
   
   Select the schedule that works best for you!
   
   Weekend Shift: Friday-Sunday 6:00am-6:00pm
   Monday-Thursday with possible Overtime on Fridays: 2nd Shift: 3:30pm-1:30 AM
   Monday-Thursday with possible Overtime on Fridays: 1st Shift: 5:30am-3:30pm
   
   Your opportunity for better living
   
   At Marvin, we're driven to imagine and create better ways of living. And that goes beyond our customers, to our communities and the colleagues beside us every day. We offer competitive compensation, an extensive benefits package that includes health insurance on day one of employment, paid time off and paid holidays, and a 401K retirement savings match.
   
   We also support your overall well-being in other meaningful ways, including your own company-funded well-being account that can be used for anything from travel to a day at the spa, gym memberships or fun experiences with family and friends. You are also rewarded through our profit-sharing program, which recognizes the important role all employees play in making Marvin a success year, after year.
   
   Our culture is built on generations of family values that guide us to do the right thing. And as a premier company with locations across North America, we know we're stronger together. Join us, and experience better living at Marvin.
   
   EOE
   
   This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee. Accommodation may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find assistant production supervisors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any assistant production supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level assistant production supervisors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant production supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant production supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting assistant production supervisors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant production supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the assistant production supervisor position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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