How to hire a manufacturing production supervisor

How to hire a manufacturing production supervisor, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The manufacturing production supervisor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a manufacturing production supervisor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a manufacturing production supervisor that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of manufacturing production supervisors.

   Type of Manufacturing Production Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Manufacturing Production Supervisor		$9-23
   Assembly Supervisor	Assembly Supervisors oversee and coordinate employees' work on assembly-lines. The supervisors assign personnel to stations or tasks and prepare their work schedules... Show more	$19-44
   Production Team Leader	A production team leader is in charge of leading and overseeing the efforts of a production team, ensuring projects are carried out in adherence to its goals and timelines. It is their duty to set guidelines and objectives, manage budgets and schedules, liaise with internal and external parties, and assess the performance of team members... Show more	$12-28

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Continuous Improvement
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Production Schedules
   • Sigma
   • Production Lines
   • Equipment Performance
   • Troubleshoot
   • Direct Reports
   • Performance Reviews
   • GMP
   • Quality Standards
   • SPC
   • Quality Products
   • ISO

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage numerous lean Kaizen events, resulting in a more productive department.
   • Serve as main production floor support to enforce GMP to achieve SQF and HACCP plant certifications.
   • Lead targeted decision-making across fast-pace production operations for this growth-orient USDA food factory producing quality meat products.
   • Certify that GMP's and company safety procedures are adhere to.
   • Incorporate Kaizen principles to identify, address and follow up on any production problems.
   • Provide compliance training in the relevant areas of FDA, DEA and OSHA regulation, company policies and procedures.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your manufacturing production supervisor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A manufacturing production supervisor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, manufacturing production supervisors' average salary in new mexico is 41% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level manufacturing production supervisors earn 59% less than senior-level manufacturing production supervisors.
   • Certifications. A manufacturing production supervisor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a manufacturing production supervisor's salary.

   Average manufacturing production supervisor salary

   $15.55hourly

   $32,337 yearly

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   Entry-level manufacturing production supervisor salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average manufacturing production supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Illinois	$38,857	$19
   2	Connecticut	$37,066	$18
   3	New York	$35,917	$17
   4	Massachusetts	$34,486	$17
   5	Iowa	$34,073	$16
   6	Ohio	$33,962	$16
   7	Mississippi	$32,348	$16
   8	Pennsylvania	$31,872	$15
   9	Colorado	$31,192	$15
   10	Indiana	$30,449	$15
   11	California	$29,424	$14
   12	Texas	$28,638	$14
   13	Oregon	$28,507	$14
   14	Kentucky	$28,383	$14
   15	North Carolina	$28,311	$14
   16	Virginia	$27,811	$13
   17	Tennessee	$27,784	$13
   18	South Carolina	$27,492	$13
   19	Utah	$27,265	$13
   20	Idaho	$26,162	$13

   Average manufacturing production supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Baker Hughes	$67,220	$32.32	14
   2	Intuitive Surgical	$61,820	$29.72	14
   3	Tesla	$54,879	$26.38	139
   4	Schneider Electric Industrial Services	$52,736	$25.35	27
   5	General Motors	$48,430	$23.28	152
   6	Autocar Truck	$46,990	$22.59	2
   7	IEC Electronics	$46,666	$22.44	6
   8	Kelly-Moore Paints	$42,467	$20.42
   9	Gardner Denver	$40,795	$19.61	9
   10	Meridian Bioscience	$39,780	$19.13	1
   11	General Mills	$39,773	$19.12	14
   12	Sun Chemical	$39,151	$18.82
   13	EVRAZ North America	$38,966	$18.73	1
   14	UFP Industries	$38,614	$18.56	33
   15	Tempur Sealy International	$38,291	$18.41	33
   16	Alcon	$38,029	$18.28	13
   17	Blue Origin	$38,018	$18.28	116
   18	CyberCoders	$37,610	$18.08	3
   19	Interfor	$37,178	$17.87	5
   20	GPAC	$36,705	$17.65

4. Writing a manufacturing production supervisor job description

   A good manufacturing production supervisor 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 manufacturing production supervisor job description:

   Manufacturing production supervisor job description example

   Heavy Industrial Manufacturing/Production FULL-TIME
   $25/hr, plus $1000 new hire bonus, see details below These positions are eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus.* Looking for safety minded individuals with a good attendance record and the ability to show up to work on time everyday. Multiple openings available in our Rolling Mill, Shipping, and Heat Treat departments. We are looking for mill machine operators, material handlers, groundmen for cranes in our Shipping bays, and industrial laborers to assist with processing incoming steel slab for our Mill. The starting wage for these roles is $25.00/hour with monthly incentive bonus opportunities. Our amazing benefits package starts on your very first day and includes low cost family medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and paid holidays, a 401k plan with a 5% employer match, and an additional employer funded retirement savings account. If you are interested in learning more, please schedule a time to speak with a member of our Human Resources team.. *Sign-on bonus paid after successful completion of 90 day probation period. PDX-03 WS-03
   Schedule
   Shift start: 6:00AM or 6:00PM
   Shift length: 12 hours
   Rotating day and night shifts, one week off per month, one week of nights per month
   Benefits
   Health, dental, vision insurance Paid time off 401(k) plan
   Qualifications
   Must pass drug screen (cannabis excluded) Must pass background check Can lift 50 lbs Must be at least 18+ years old Must be able to read a tape measure Must be willing to work 12 hour shifts Must be available to work day, night, and/or weekend shifts
   
   $1000 new hire incentive
   Bonus paid upon successful completion of 90 day probation period. About EVRAZ
   EVRAZ is a leading North American producer of engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets. They deliver a broad selection of specialty steel solutions to meet customers' demands in the United States and Canada.

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5. Post your job

   To find manufacturing production supervisors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any manufacturing production supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level manufacturing production supervisors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit manufacturing production 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 manufacturing production supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect manufacturing production supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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