Laundry supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor

The differences between laundry supervisors and 3rd shift supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a laundry supervisor and a 3rd shift supervisor. Additionally, a laundry supervisor has an average salary of $35,088, which is higher than the $32,932 average annual salary of a 3rd shift supervisor.

The top three skills for a laundry supervisor include safety procedures, safety hazards and washing machines. The most important skills for a 3rd shift supervisor are customer service, basic math, and pallet jack.

Laundry supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor overview

	Laundry Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Yearly salary	$35,088	$32,932
Hourly rate	$16.87	$15.83
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	31,859	129,192
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Laundry supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor salary

Laundry supervisors and 3rd shift supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Laundry Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average salary	$35,088	$32,932
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $50,000	Between $26,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	Manteca, CA	Portland, ME
Highest paying state	Alaska	Wyoming
Best paying company	Grand Sierra Resort	Clark County
Best paying industry	Health Care	Transportation

Differences between laundry supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor education

There are a few differences between a laundry supervisor and a 3rd shift supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Laundry Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Laundry supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between laundry supervisors' and 3rd shift supervisors' demographics:

	Laundry Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 44.0% Female, 56.0%	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.1% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.7% Asian, 4.6% White, 58.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 5.1% White, 63.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between laundry supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor duties and responsibilities

Laundry supervisor example responsibilities.

Direct operation of laundry facility, to include industrial washers and dryers, sewing, inventory, and customer service.
Consolidate proper documentation while maintaining the cleanliness of all machines.
Operate washers and dryers according to recommend capacity and other manufacturers' guidelines.
Load, unload, move and/or transfer carts, slings and bags of textiles or bulk textiles.

3rd shift supervisor example responsibilities.

Accomplish successful TDS inspections quarterly for sanitation as required by the FDA.
Train and achieve USG certification for stainless steel, common steel MIG, aluminum MIG, and TIG common.
Be come proficient with RF scanners and computers.
Help trouble shoot any production problem or QA problem on shift.
Ensure a safe working environment in accordance with OSHA and company guidelines.
Direct staff with proper PPE to handle blood borne spills and proper chemicals.

Laundry supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor skills

Common laundry supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
Safety Hazards, 10%
Washing Machines, 8%
Guest Rooms, 8%
Dryers, 8%
Cleanliness, 7%

Common 3rd shift supervisor skills

Customer Service, 14%
Basic Math, 6%
Pallet Jack, 5%
Cleanliness, 5%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Continuous Improvement, 4%

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