How to hire a floor supervisor

How to hire a floor supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step floor 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 floor supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new floor supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the floor supervisor you need to hire. Certain floor supervisor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a floor supervisor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a floor supervisor that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of floor supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Floor Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Floor Supervisor		$10-16
   Department Lead	A department lead's responsibilities will vary in an organization or company. It will, most of the time, revolve around overseeing the progress of work in a particular area and evaluating department staff's performance... Show more	$10-37
   Store Leader	Store Leaders are employees in a company's retail outlet. They manage everything related to the store... Show more	$13-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Sales Floor
   • Keep Management
   • Product Knowledge
   • Store Management
   • Develop Proficiency
   • Inventory Management
   • Store Operations
   • POS
   • Quality Customer Service
   • Sales Associates
   • Excellent Interpersonal
   • Customer Service
   • Cleanliness
   • Inventory Control

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   Responsibilities:

   • Evaluate daily job objectives and utilize knowledge of math, physics, and engineering to achieve the desired results.
   • Execute food preparation under rush conditions, consistently deliver excellent customer service, and maintain store cleanliness and personal hygiene requirements.
   • Perform opening and closing of store and POS, count funds and make bank deposits, generate sales reports.
   • Handle parking ticket transactions and complete daily business paperwork.
   • Regulate operations including cleanliness, organization, staffing and revenue requirements.
   • Receive and enter invoices into the computer and ensure accuracy of deliveries and paperwork.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the floor supervisor job description is a good way to get more applicants. A floor supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a floor supervisor in Louisiana may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level floor supervisor. Additionally, a floor supervisor with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average floor supervisor salary

   $13.44hourly

   $27,963 yearly

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   Entry-level floor supervisor salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 30, 2025

   Average floor supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$35,374	$17
   2	Massachusetts	$33,950	$16
   3	California	$33,601	$16
   4	Washington	$32,749	$16
   5	Texas	$31,462	$15
   6	Arizona	$30,326	$15
   7	Colorado	$29,789	$14
   8	Oregon	$29,519	$14
   9	Georgia	$29,370	$14
   10	Illinois	$29,111	$14
   11	Kansas	$27,866	$13
   12	Nevada	$27,073	$13
   13	Missouri	$26,943	$13
   14	New Mexico	$26,580	$13
   15	Michigan	$26,520	$13
   16	North Carolina	$26,499	$13
   17	Florida	$26,229	$13
   18	Mississippi	$25,808	$12
   19	Ohio	$25,460	$12
   20	South Carolina	$24,963	$12

   Average floor supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Aspen Snowmass	$43,299	$20.82	6
   2	GPAC	$42,183	$20.28
   3	Wyndham Hotels & Resorts	$34,480	$16.58
   4	Nugget Casino Resort	$34,146	$16.42
   5	Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts	$33,837	$16.27	2
   6	Brigham Young University	$33,495	$16.10	1
   7	Fantasy Springs Resort Casino	$33,419	$16.07	4
   8	Northern Quest Resort & Casino	$32,792	$15.77
   9	Montage Hotels & Resorts	$32,551	$15.65	5
   10	Compass Group USA	$32,454	$15.60	1,117
   11	The Judge Group	$32,065	$15.42
   12	Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort	$31,364	$15.08
   13	Tulalip Resort Casino	$31,165	$14.98	8
   14	Willow Valley Communities	$31,074	$14.94
   15	Timberland	$31,015	$14.91	12
   16	Eldorado Resorts	$30,812	$14.81
   17	H&K Group	$30,405	$14.62
   18	Center for Families & Children Inc.	$30,393	$14.61
   19	Diamond Jo Casino	$30,293	$14.56	1
   20	Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino	$30,276	$14.56	3

4. Writing a floor supervisor job description

   A good floor 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 a floor supervisor job description:

   Floor supervisor job description example

   Nielsen Metal Manufacturing is a metal fabricator serving a variety of industries including food service, building construction, residential construction and exhibits with custom and low to moderate volume repetitive production.
   
   The Production Floor Supervisor's primary responsibility is to efficiently manage all aspects for the floor production including management and prioritization of internal equipment, outside service vendors, production staff and production contractors. The Production Floor Supervisor will provide work direction to fabricators but must also be capable of fabrication themselves including the use of a variety of CNC machinery. The Production Floor Supervisor may also participate in various stages of estimating and bidding and will be responsible for training new production staff and, from time to time, interns.
   III. Core Job Functions: The Production Floor Supervisor performs a wide range of duties including but not limited to the following: Development and maintenance of all aspects of the business's production workflow.
   Operation of CNC equipment
   Provide work direction to employees as appropriate per the direction of the General Manager
   Safely operate all other metal fabrication equipment: Drill Press Saws Lathes Punching Machines Various hand tools Shear Welding equipment Other Suggest and implement process improvements that result in increased efficiency and product quality
   Provide training to employees in areas of expertise
   Perform any other tasks and duties necessary in order for the agency to meet its mission. *Essential Job Function IV. Position Requirements: Education and Experience Desired - Technical college degree in metal forming and/or CNC equipment Desired - 3 + years utilizing CNC equipment Required – Demonstrated ability to supervise employees and lead teams Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: General knowledge of all production functions within a metal fabrication operation Understanding of metal materials and their behavior during fabrication Strong math skills Demonstrated ability to operate automated machines including CNC machines Ability to quickly learn new methods and new machines as they are introduced to the operation Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to work effectively in a mission-driven agency whose clients and staff reflect significant diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, gender, orientation, socio-economic status, nationality and religion. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques. A strong commitment to safety and process improvement. Licenses and/or Certifications: Valid Minnesota Drivers’ License V. Working Conditions and Environment: Nielsen Metals: Workplace is a metal work facility that is accessible and smoke free. Work may include local travel. Working hours are generally 7:30 am – 4 pm, Monday-Friday, but may include evening and weekend hours. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and frequently loud. Benefits include:
   Medical
   Health Savings Account with generous agency contribution
   Dental
   Vision
   Life/LTD
   403b with generous agency match
   PTO - 3 weeks in first year
   12 paid holidays

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right floor 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 floor supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit floor supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit floor supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 floor supervisor

   Once you've selected the best floor supervisor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   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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