How to hire a logistics supervisor

How to hire a logistics supervisor, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a logistics supervisor, 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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   A logistics supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, logistics supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents logistics supervisor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Logistics Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Logistics Supervisor		$22-42
   Warehouse Manager	Warehouse managers oversee the overall operations of a company's warehouse. They manage the inventory by ensuring that the inventory records are updated and accurate... Show more	$17-49
   Terminal Manager	Terminal managers are professionals who are responsible for managing workers and direct dispatching activities of logistics vehicles. These managers are required to develop relationships with corporate and operational departments so that they can ensure the company logistics standards are met... Show more	$26-47

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Continuous Improvement
   • Customer Service
   • Direct Reports
   • OSHA
   • Shipping Receiving
   • Safety Procedures
   • Excellent Time Management
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Cycle Counts
   • Inventory Management
   • Standard Operating Procedure
   • Disciplinary Actions
   • Customer Issues
   • Employee Training

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   Responsibilities:

   • Achieve continuous efficiency gains by leveraging WMS capabilities and implementing sustainable operating procedures.
   • Manage distribution center activities for global and domestic inbound and outbound shipping, and export documentation.
   • Lead organization's governmental and regulatory compliance office which result in no violation findings during federal oversight inspections.
   • Increase group efficiency as measured by time and quantity parameters using ERP system and daily records.
   • Provide guidance to business units with regards to government and carrier transportation regulations (HazMat LQ/ORM-D).
   • Ensure a safe working environment for all employees in accordance with current safety and OSHA requirements and directives.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your logistics supervisor job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A logistics supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a logistics supervisor in Colorado may be lower than in Michigan, and an entry-level logistics supervisor usually earns less than a senior-level logistics supervisor. Additionally, a logistics supervisor with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average logistics supervisor salary

   $65,301yearly

   $31.39 hourly rate

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   Entry-level logistics supervisor salary

   $47,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average logistics supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Michigan	$77,260	$37
   2	Washington	$74,900	$36
   3	California	$74,882	$36
   4	Georgia	$74,793	$36
   5	New Jersey	$74,448	$36
   6	Texas	$74,175	$36
   7	Wisconsin	$73,267	$35
   8	Minnesota	$73,008	$35
   9	Connecticut	$73,005	$35
   10	New York	$72,174	$35
   11	North Carolina	$69,228	$33
   12	Oregon	$68,366	$33
   13	Maryland	$68,314	$33
   14	South Carolina	$67,418	$32
   15	Massachusetts	$66,516	$32
   16	Virginia	$65,756	$32
   17	Kansas	$64,094	$31
   18	Ohio	$63,728	$31
   19	Delaware	$63,468	$31
   20	Tennessee	$62,156	$30

   Average logistics supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Southern California Edison	$112,756	$54.21
   2	University of Maryland Medical System	$101,626	$48.86
   3	Mondelēz International	$96,478	$46.38	4
   4	Concord Hospital	$93,945	$45.17
   5	Lamps Plus	$93,888	$45.14
   6	Club Car	$93,247	$44.83	1
   7	Cardinal Health	$93,158	$44.79	61
   8	Tesla	$91,250	$43.87	1
   9	Tenneco	$90,658	$43.59
   10	AccentCare	$90,555	$43.54	1
   11	Benchmark Electronics	$90,259	$43.39
   12	General Atomics	$90,152	$43.34	3
   13	Ford Motor	$90,076	$43.31	1
   14	Thermo Fisher Scientific	$89,228	$42.90	12
   15	Eaton	$88,199	$42.40	5
   16	Air Liquide	$87,897	$42.26
   17	Parker Hannifin	$87,815	$42.22	6
   18	Newell Brands	$85,893	$41.29	3
   19	Living Spaces Furniture	$85,803	$41.25
   20	Lucid Motors	$83,726	$40.25	4

4. Writing a logistics supervisor job description

   A logistics supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a logistics supervisor job description:

   Logistics supervisor job description example

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right logistics 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 logistics supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit logistics supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit logistics supervisors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 logistics supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the logistics supervisor 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 good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new logistics supervisor. 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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