Grocery supervisor vs assistant shift supervisor

The differences between grocery supervisors and assistant shift supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a grocery supervisor and an assistant shift supervisor. Additionally, an assistant shift supervisor has an average salary of $41,133, which is higher than the $36,881 average annual salary of a grocery supervisor.

The top three skills for a grocery supervisor include management, product knowledge and food safety. The most important skills for an assistant shift supervisor are customer service, safety procedures, and food safety.

Grocery supervisor vs assistant shift supervisor overview

	Grocery Supervisor	Assistant Shift Supervisor
Yearly salary	$36,881	$41,133
Hourly rate	$17.73	$19.78
Growth rate	6%	10%
Number of jobs	69,231	231,282
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 31%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	6	6

Grocery supervisor vs assistant shift supervisor salary

Grocery supervisors and assistant shift supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Grocery Supervisor	Assistant Shift Supervisor
Average salary	$36,881	$41,133
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $44,000	Between $32,000 And $52,000
Highest paying City	-	Boston, MA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	University of Rochester
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between grocery supervisor and assistant shift supervisor education

There are a few differences between a grocery supervisor and an assistant shift supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Grocery Supervisor	Assistant Shift Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 31%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi	SUNY Farmingdale

Grocery supervisor vs assistant shift supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between grocery supervisors' and assistant shift supervisors' demographics:

	Grocery Supervisor	Assistant Shift Supervisor
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 78.8% Female, 21.3%	Male, 59.2% Female, 40.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 7.0% White, 61.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 8.7% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Asian, 7.1% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between grocery supervisor and assistant shift supervisor duties and responsibilities

Grocery supervisor example responsibilities.

Assist store leadership in effectively leading, managing and developing store and/or department operations and associates to maximize sales and profitability.
Supervise night crew, set up displays, order all groceries for store
Assist store leadership in effectively leading, managing and developing store and/or department operations and associates to maximize sales and profitability.
Gain buy-in and trust with persuasive proposals, marketing collateral, and PowerPoint presentations.

Assistant shift supervisor example 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.
Prepare and submit reports for direct patrol activities.
Assist with payroll administration, department correspondence and other management activities as directed.

Grocery supervisor vs assistant shift supervisor skills

Common grocery supervisor skills

Management, 32%
Product Knowledge, 29%
Food Safety, 18%
Groceries, 8%
Customer Service, 7%
Sales Floor, 1%

Common assistant shift supervisor skills

Customer Service, 16%
Safety Procedures, 12%
Food Safety, 9%
CPR, 9%
Direct Supervision, 7%
Legal Rights, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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