Lead supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor

The differences between lead 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 lead supervisor and a 3rd shift supervisor. Additionally, a lead supervisor has an average salary of $42,548, which is higher than the $32,932 average annual salary of a 3rd shift supervisor.

The top three skills for a lead supervisor include safety procedures, PET and payroll. The most important skills for a 3rd shift supervisor are customer service, basic math, and pallet jack.

Lead supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor overview

	Lead Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Yearly salary	$42,548	$32,932
Hourly rate	$20.46	$15.83
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	71,796	129,192
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 39%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

What does a lead supervisor do?

Lead supervisors are responsible for several duties within an organization. They are accountable for overseeing their members and making sure that the work they produce is of good quality. They mainly serve as role models for their staff members, who often seek guidance, leadership, and support from them. When issues arise between employees, lead supervisors should intervene by providing conflict management to ease the situation. They also have to delegate work to employees to get the job done efficiently.

What does a 3rd shift supervisor do?

A 3rd shift supervisor is responsible for monitoring the operations and staff performance of a specific shift. 3rd shift supervisors strategize on effective business techniques to maximize staff's productivity and improve customers' experience. They also analyze sales reports, resolve discrepancies, and identify business opportunities that would generate more resources for revenues and increase the company's profitability. A 3rd shift supervisor addresses customers' inquiries and concerns, as well as resolving their complaints about services timely and accurately.

Lead supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor salary

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

	Lead Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average salary	$42,548	$32,932
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $72,000	Between $26,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	Washington, DC	Portland, ME
Highest paying state	Massachusetts	Wyoming
Best paying company	ABB	Clark County
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Transportation

Differences between lead supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor education

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

	Lead Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 39%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Lead supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor demographics

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

	Lead Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 63.0% Female, 37.0%	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% Asian, 4.4% White, 59.7% 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 lead supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor duties and responsibilities

Lead supervisor example responsibilities.

Direct and lead inventory control initiatives and conduct all safety committee meetings per OSHA requirements.
Plan, lead and participate in training, Kaizen and ongoing activities.
Follow the GMP's and safety guidelines, complete reports on computer and manually; and assist line workers.
Coordinate scheduling of several production lines involve in GMP manufacturing.
Check and audit timekeeping and attendance records for compliance standards and payroll integrity.
Institute daily time sheet and accounting reviews reducing errors and almost eliminating after-the-fact payroll and invoicing adjustments.

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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.

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Lead supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor skills

Common lead supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 22%
PET, 19%
Payroll, 12%
Customer Service, 11%
Exceptional Guest, 10%
Performance Evaluations, 10%

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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Updated January 8, 2025

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