How to hire an operation shift supervisor

How to hire an operation shift supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step operation shift supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an operation shift supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new operation shift supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your operation shift 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 an operation shift 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 an operation shift 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 an operation shift supervisor that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of operation shift supervisors.

   Type of Operation Shift Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Operation Shift Supervisor		$13-23
   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
   Line Supervisor	A line supervisor is responsible for monitoring the line operations within an organization, ensuring the adequacy of line staff on production, and supervising the quality control processes. Line supervisors enforce the highest safety standards and procedures within the premises to avoid operation hazards that might cause delays in the production... Show more	$17-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Basic Math
   • Pallets
   • ISO
   • Safety Standards
   • Quality Standards
   • Safety Procedures
   • Cleanliness
   • OSHA
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Troubleshoot
   • Inventory Control
   • Customer Orders
   • Calipers

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage day-to-day operations of logistics facility using proprietary logistics planning systems while tracking and coaching employees to process standards and metrics.
   • Plant must be visitor ready and meet/exceed all ASI/AIB, GMP, and HACCP guidelines.
   • Maintain personnel records, production reports and other company and government standards (SSOP, HACCP, PPE).
   • Preform MIG and TIG welding.
   • Perform & assists in internal ISO audits.
   • Maintain hot bar for cleanliness and fresh hot foods.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, operation shift supervisors' average salary in florida is 48% less than in wyoming.
   • Seniority. Entry-level operation shift supervisors earn 43% less than senior-level operation shift supervisors.
   • Certifications. An operation shift 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 an operation shift supervisor's salary.

   Average operation shift supervisor salary

   $37,766yearly

   $18.16 hourly rate

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   Entry-level operation shift supervisor salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average operation shift supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$46,342	$22
   2	Colorado	$42,450	$20
   3	Kansas	$41,093	$20
   4	Minnesota	$41,075	$20
   5	Wisconsin	$40,754	$20
   6	Illinois	$39,829	$19
   7	Pennsylvania	$39,732	$19
   8	Ohio	$39,556	$19
   9	Washington	$39,299	$19
   10	New York	$38,915	$19
   11	California	$38,723	$19
   12	Michigan	$38,237	$18
   13	Indiana	$37,779	$18
   14	Kentucky	$36,795	$18
   15	Missouri	$36,252	$17
   16	Tennessee	$34,913	$17
   17	Arizona	$34,581	$17
   18	Texas	$33,301	$16
   19	North Carolina	$31,269	$15
   20	Mississippi	$30,880	$15

   Average operation shift supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	National Grid plc	$53,398	$25.67	2
   2	Continental Resources	$52,990	$25.48	2
   3	Maxim Integrated	$50,893	$24.47
   4	Lancaster General Health	$50,792	$24.42
   5	BD	$50,459	$24.26	8
   6	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$49,217	$23.66	12
   7	AbbVie	$48,642	$23.39	19
   8	Teleflex	$48,502	$23.32	1
   9	Baptist Health Home Care	$48,463	$23.30	1
   10	Alere	$47,822	$22.99
   11	Applied Materials	$47,791	$22.98	4
   12	DoorDash	$47,709	$22.94	37
   13	A.W. Chesterton	$47,519	$22.85	1
   14	Vishay	$47,519	$22.85	4
   15	Johnson Controls	$47,341	$22.76	11
   16	Church & Dwight Co.	$47,013	$22.60
   17	Sanmina	$46,788	$22.49	6
   18	Hendrick Manufacturing	$46,608	$22.41
   19	Abbott	$46,555	$22.38	20
   20	Kemps	$46,525	$22.37	1

4. Writing an operation shift supervisor job description

   A job description for an operation shift supervisor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an operation shift supervisor job description:

   Operation shift supervisor job description example

   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
   The employee will be responsible for the following duties within the Production Department:
   
   Committed to producing safe, quality food Precision of all required shift documentation. All documentation must be filled out completely and legibly. Responsible for minor equipment repairs and adjustments and all change over tasks Inspect incoming bottles for proper label position and code date prior to casing Inspect case codes and seals prior to palletizing Removal of jams Replenish case packer glue pot Responsible for proper setup of the print and apply machine, with proper legible production code Feed additional corrugate when necessary to keep case packer running Maintain area to be mopped and free of product, maintain staged material in a neat and orderly manner Know and perform all sanitation requirements of processing and production; following correct procedures, sanitation processes and safe use of chemicals.Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) Ensure actions are consistent with and support plant safety goals and procedures.Will perform duties as assigned by Supervisor or Team Leader
   
   Our Benefits:
   
   We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
   Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
   
   Our Company:
   
   Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye , Marie Callender's , Banquet , Healthy Choice , Slim Jim , Reddi-wip , and Vlasic , and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP , Duke's , Earth Balance , Gardein , and Frontera .
   We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.
   
   Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with operation shift supervisor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 operation shift supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the operation shift 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 important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new operation shift supervisor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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