What is a mailroom supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a mailroom supervisor

1. Explore mailroom supervisor education requirements

   Most common mailroom supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   32.2 %

   Associate

   28.8 %

   High School Diploma

   26.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific mailroom supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   DHL	7.85%
   USPS	7.14%
   Office Machines	6.28%
   Room Operations	6.06%
   Courier Services	5.47%

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3. Complete relevant mailroom supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New mailroom supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a mailroom supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real mailroom supervisor resumes.

4. Research mailroom supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Lead the team that run acceptance tests on new equipment and conduct user training.
   • Manage payroll piece-rate production floor statistics and analysis.
   • Manage files, prepare lobby monitor presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
   • Operate postage machines to send outgoing mail through USPS.

5. Apply for mailroom supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a mailroom supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams