How To Become An Assistant Shift Supervisor: What It Is and Career Path

What is an assistant shift supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025

4 min read

If you don't mind working unusual hours, you could be an assistant shift supervisor. Assistant shift supervisor can work in a range of facilities that have either extended or non-standard hours. Therefore, the ability to be reliable and independently deal with issues that my pop up is a key skill needed for succeeding in this role.

An assistant shift supervisor may be asked to assign tasks to employees, oversee opening and closing of store, factory, or warehouse, schedule employee hours and shifts, and monitor employee work habits to ensure that duties are completed adequately and in a timely fashion. The assistant shift supervisor may also be responsible for verifying inventory is accounted for, making sure daily production and/or sales targets are met, and ensuring the workplace is neat and clean.

You can typically become an assistant shift supervisor if you have a high school diploma or GED. Previous work experience, particularly in management, is sometimes preferred.

ScoreAssistant Shift SupervisorUS Average

Salary

3.2

Avg. Salary $41,133

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level

9.4

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity

8.4

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.65%

Asian 7.06%

Black or African American 8.67%

Hispanic or Latino 17.29%

Unknown 4.66%

White 61.67%

Gender

female 40.82%

male 59.18%

Age - 42

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42

Stress level

9.4

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level

5.2

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance

4.6

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an assistant shift supervisor

Explore assistant shift supervisor education requirements

Most common assistant shift supervisor degrees

Bachelor's

39.6 %

High School Diploma

26.4 %

Associate

23.2 %

Start to develop specific assistant shift supervisor skills

Skills	Percentages
Customer Service	16.43%
Safety Procedures	11.67%
Food Safety	8.74%
CPR	8.65%
Direct Supervision	6.55%

Complete relevant assistant shift supervisor training and internships

Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New assistant shift 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 assistant shift supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real assistant shift supervisor resumes.

Research assistant shift supervisor duties and responsibilities

Manage store upkeep, handle customer support, train new employees, and frequently complete nightly payroll.
Carry out administrative functions including tracking ordering and managing inventory, and support the manager in monitoring store security and cleanliness.
Perform access control and monitor CCTV cameras at the lobby command center.
Patrol designate areas, enforce state and local laws, issue violations; direct investigations as necessary.

Apply for assistant shift supervisor jobs

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

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

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Assistant shift supervisor reviews

A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2020

Cons

Sometimes it gets overwhelming. Everyone turns to you and you have to be able to help them