How to hire a lead former

How to hire a lead former, step by step

Here's a step-by-step lead former hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a lead former, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect lead former 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 shows salaries for various types of lead formers.

   Type of Lead Former	Description	Hourly rate
   Lead Former		$32-82
   Support Staff	School support staff provide specialized instructional and student support while utilizing school facilities. They often include diverse staff members whose main role is to ensure that students learn in a supportive and safe learning environment... Show more	$12-19
   Application Consultant	The job of an application consultant is to assist and support businesses and organizations in developing technological solutions. In this role, you will be looking at the specific needs and requirements of organizations and understand their business process so you can create systems or solutions that meet their needs... Show more	$35-59

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures
   • Machine Operators
   • Triggers
   • Forms

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead team through tactical military operations training focuse on leadership strategy and survival in vary deployment locations across the globe.
   • Work close with QC department for the processing of material to be move along to different departments.
   • Require PHP forms develop to interactive supply chain application using MySQL database.
   • Design and produce complex and detail state-filed documents and corporate forms to exact specifications.
   • Implement and uphold store brand initiatives through leader-on-duty responsibilities focusing on service, merchandising, accurate pricing, and logistics processes.
   • Lead team through tactical military operations training focuse on leadership strategy and survival in vary deployment locations across the globe.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, lead formers' average salary in hawaii is 49% less than in illinois.
   • Seniority. Entry-level lead formers 61% less than senior-level lead formers.
   • Certifications. A lead former 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 lead former's salary.

   Average lead former salary

   $107,541yearly

   $51.70 hourly rate

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   Entry-level lead former salary

   $67,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a lead former job description

   A good lead former 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 lead former job description:

   Lead former job description example

   About this role:
   
   Wells Fargo is seeking an Operations Senior Manager to lead the Forms Management & Print Purchasing team within the Print Services organization. The Forms Management team includes both US-based and India-based employees who manage both electronic and paper forms through the form's lifecycle. The Print Purchasing team supports groups across the enterprise with procurement of printed materials through the Noosh platform. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.
   
   In this role, you will:
   
   * Manage and develop teams of individual contributors and managers
   * Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development
   * Develop and implement business unit strategies
   * Oversee vendor relationships while partnering with Supply Chain and Third-Party Risk Management
   * Partner with technology to drive enhancements to Forms Online and other key applications
   * Oversee and improve on-boarding and intake processes
   * Enhance operational reporting and monitoring
   * Partner with key stakeholders and business partners build a successful team
   * Provide expertise for technical, operational, and processing functions related to business unit
   * Determine appropriate strategy and actions to meet moderate to high risk deliverables
   * Interpret and develop policies and procedures for functions with moderate complexity within scope of responsibility across business lines or functional areas
   * Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including more experienced managers
   * Lead team to achieve objectives
   * Engage and influence stakeholders, internal partners, and peers associated with the function or affected by its outcomes
   * Manage allocation of people and financial resources for group
   * Develop and guide a culture of talent development, process improvement, and collaboration to meet business objectives and strategy
   
   Required Qualifications:
   
   * 6+ years of Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
   * 3+ years of management experience
   
   Desired Qualifications:
   
   * Demonstrated success leading key process changes
   * Demonstrated success leading operational or business execution teams
   * Knowledge or experience with Adobe Experience Management (AEM)
   * Knowledge or experience with document tagging and document accessibility
   * Knowledge or experience with Noosh or other print purchasing systems
   * Knowledge of agile processes and continuous process improvement
   * Experience managing complex teams and/or projects
   * Expertise in change management
   
   Job Expectations:
   
   * Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
   * This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
   
   We Value Diversity
   
   At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
   
   Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
   
   Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
   
   Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find lead formers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit lead formers, 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 lead former

   Once you have selected a candidate for the lead former position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new lead former. 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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