How to hire a night supervisor

How to hire a night supervisor, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your night supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a night supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a night 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 night supervisor that fits the bill.

   This list presents night supervisor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Night Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Night Supervisor		$12-21
   Quality Assurance Supervisor	A quality assurance supervisor oversees and leads the quality control operations within a manufacturing plant or similar establishment. They are primarily responsible for crafting and implementing policies that prioritize the efficiency of products or services, supervising and evaluating the performances of the workforce, and setting standards and procedures that align not just with the goals of the company, but the national and international level of production standards... Show more	$22-45
   Shift Production Supervisor	A shift production supervisor is in charge of overseeing business operations, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. Their responsibilities revolve around devising strategies to reach production standards and production targets, supervising and assessing staff performance, delegating tasks, managing schedules, and prioritizing customer satisfaction... Show more	$10-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Cash Handling
   • Customer Inquiries
   • Leadership
   • Store Operations
   • Pallets
   • Cleanliness
   • Safety Procedures
   • Inventory Control
   • Cash Control
   • Direct Supervision
   • Pallet Jack
   • Patient Care
   • CPR

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Serve as the emergency contact for all building operations * CPR certify
   • Conduct PowerPoint presentation to illustrate shrink reduction, cost cutting programs and additionally to promote safety awareness in all departments.
   • Link clients to housing, psycho-social rehabilitation centers, patient assistance medication programs, and Medicaid/Medicare and crisis intervention programs.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, night supervisors' average salary in florida is 43% less than in wyoming.
   • Seniority. Entry-level night supervisors 39% less than senior-level night supervisors.
   • Certifications. A night supervisor 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 night supervisor's salary.

   Average night supervisor salary

   $35,289yearly

   $16.97 hourly rate

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   Entry-level night supervisor salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average night supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Wyoming	$49,611	$24
   2	North Dakota	$43,378	$21
   3	Illinois	$38,212	$18
   4	Washington	$38,147	$18
   5	New York	$37,731	$18
   6	California	$37,345	$18
   7	Virginia	$36,329	$17
   8	Colorado	$35,649	$17
   9	Ohio	$35,016	$17
   10	Nebraska	$34,303	$16
   11	Pennsylvania	$33,901	$16
   12	Texas	$33,755	$16
   13	Arizona	$33,569	$16
   14	Missouri	$33,287	$16
   15	West Virginia	$33,264	$16
   16	Oregon	$32,803	$16
   17	Indiana	$30,732	$15
   18	Utah	$29,789	$14
   19	Georgia	$29,087	$14

   Average night supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Nestlé	$44,615	$21.45	35
   2	Twin City Fan Companies	$42,026	$20.20	1
   3	Mount Sinai Health System	$41,563	$19.98	2
   4	US Foods	$41,174	$19.80	7
   5	Chewy	$40,059	$19.26	5
   6	Cambria	$39,737	$19.10	3
   7	Marjam Supply	$39,724	$19.10
   8	Cedars-Sinai	$39,714	$19.09	6
   9	Stanford Health Care	$39,393	$18.94	6
   10	Concord Hospital	$39,053	$18.78	3
   11	Mercy Corps	$39,006	$18.75	3
   12	UPS	$38,813	$18.66	117
   13	SUNY New Paltz	$38,564	$18.54
   14	American Senior Benefits	$37,601	$18.08
   15	Kohl's	$37,452	$18.01	26
   16	Sysco	$36,909	$17.74	24
   17	Catholic Health East	$36,322	$17.46
   18	Baptist Health	$36,307	$17.46
   19	Givaudan	$35,515	$17.07	1
   20	Ascension Michigan	$35,387	$17.01	3

4. Writing a night supervisor job description

   A night 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. Below, you can find an example of a night supervisor job description:

   Night supervisor job description example

   Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.
   
   If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.
   
   Youth Villages’ Residential Treatment programs serve children with emotional and behavioral problems. Our residential campuses provide the setting for an intensive treatment program that combines the unique balance of structure and freedom. This enables children and their families to identify, understand and cope with their individual needs and develop the skills necessary to succeed in less restrictive settings. We have three different types of facilities—Intensive Residential Centers, Open Campuses, and Group Homes. Located in Tennessee and Georgia, all of these facilities utilize the Re-Education of Emotionally Disturbed Children therapy model (Re-Ed).
   Responsibilites may include but not be limited to: Ensure the safety and security of the youth in assigned cottage or group home. Observes each youth in a routine and timely manner and note observations according to the guidelines set by the Program Manager. Reports Activity of residents to incoming staff. Completes tasks assigned by supervisor and/or Program Manager. Implements the organization's emergency procedures when needed. Notifies the Resident Teacher/Counselor in the event of an emergency. Must remain awake and alert.
   Requirements Bachelor’s degree preferred. High School diploma or GED with 1 year experience with youth / supervisory experience required. 6 months experience with youth required. Previous night shift experience is a plus. Leadership experience is a plus. Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to maintain a flexible schedule. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement As of October 15, 2021, Youth Villages has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served. Benefits Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
   401(k)
   2 weeks paid vacation
   12 paid sick days per year
   11 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave
   Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable) Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision Growth & development through continuous training Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right night supervisor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with night supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit night supervisors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit night 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.

   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 night supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect night 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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