How to hire a factory supervisor

How to hire a factory supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step factory supervisor hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your factory 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 a factory supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect factory supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents factory supervisor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Factory Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Factory Supervisor		$30-62
   Quality Assurance Supervisor	A quality assurance supervisor oversees and leads the quality control operations within a manufacturing plant or similar establishment. They are primarily responsible for crafting and implementing policies that prioritize the efficiency of products or services, supervising and evaluating the performances of the workforce, and setting standards and procedures that align not just with the goals of the company, but the national and international level of production standards... Show more	$22-45
   Production Supervisor/Manager	Production supervision managers display strong skills in supervision, decision-making, effective planning, and also have a keen eye for detail. This career will call on the maintenance of a production line's operations, as well as the ongoing production of the end product, in addition to maximizing production while maintaining quality products and staff safety.	$30-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures
   • Performance Reviews
   • Production Schedules
   • Continuous Improvement
   • MRP
   • Inventory Control
   • Production Lines
   • Material Flow
   • Production Planning
   • Factory Floor
   • Product Quality

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage engineering and maintenance technicians in order to improve equipment reliability and improve OEE.
   • Monitor and analyze data generate by the MRP system and report all variances and propose solutions to executive management.
   • Insure that quality starts with operators not with QA.
   • Manage a team of QC inspectors for inspecting automotive components from manufacturing line

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your factory supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A factory supervisor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, factory supervisors' average salary in hawaii is 44% less than in wyoming.
   • Seniority. Entry-level factory supervisors 51% less than senior-level factory supervisors.
   • Certifications. A factory supervisor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a factory supervisor's salary.

   Average factory supervisor salary

   $90,612yearly

   $43.56 hourly rate

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   Entry-level factory supervisor salary

   $63,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 12, 2025

4. Writing a factory supervisor job description

   A factory supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a factory supervisor job description:

   Factory supervisor job description example

   Country
   
   United States of America
   
   State / County
   
   South Carolina
   
   City
   
   Dillon
   
   Division
   
   Wyman Gordon
   
   Company
   
   Dillon
   
   Function
   
   Operations
   
   Workplace Type
   
   On-Site
   
   Position type
   
   Full Time
   
   Opportunity ID
   
   6522
   
   Company Profile
   
   With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
   
   PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
   
   In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
   
   Job Description
   
   * Coordinate and provide technical, quality and production leadership to assigned team to meet quality, schedule, and cost goals
   * Provide ongoing support in scheduling resources, technical leadership and facilitating the flow of hardware to meet customer requirements
   * Support Team Leaders with decision making in areas of process improvement and/or production to make appropriate resource decisions (manpower, machines, methods) to facilitate the flow of hardware through the manufacturing process
   * Support process improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve inventory turns and reduce manufacturing losses
   * Direct the activities of an hourly team within the department and participate in department activities to meet identified goals
   * Perform administrative duties to support the business, including timecards, labor vouchers, self-audits, absence reviews, and missing time corrections, etc.
   * Coordinate all first line activities (i.e., Methods, Production Control) to assure the meeting of production schedules and customer satisfaction, cost goals, and maintaining the highest standards of quality
   * Coach and counsel team members regarding individual performance and development needs
   * Practice sound human relations and communications skills to motivate the work force
   * Review production orders and ensure production schedules are being met
   * Analyze and diagnose machine and tooling problems and takes corrective measures to minimize downtime and interruption of schedules
   * Achieve highest safety levels in the plant
   * Experience with implementing lean manufacturing improvements
   * Employ Six Sigma rigors to all functions within the department
   * Mentor and motivate team in safety, quality, and productivity improvements
   
   Qualifications / Requirements
   
   * Bachelor's degree in Business, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from an accredited university or college preferred.
   * Minimum five (5) years of work experience as a CNC Machine Shop Supervisor / Manager required.
   * Prior supervisory / leadership experience in a manufacturing environment; prior aerospace experience a plus.
   * Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines and bring to successful completion.
   * Strong team building / coaching skills.
   * Knowledge of manufacturing operations and practices.
   * Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
   * Ability to counsel and motivate team members.
   * Strong attention to detail
   * Strong verbal and written communication skills
   * Strong negotiation skills and ability to lead by example
   * Six Sigma training is preferred
   * Strong propensity for excelling in a demanding environment
   * Must be able to support a 24/7 operation

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right factory supervisor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with factory supervisor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 factory supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect factory supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new factory supervisor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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