How to hire an operations supervisor lead

How to hire an operations supervisor lead, step by step

Here's a step-by-step operations supervisor lead hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your operations supervisor lead 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 operations supervisor lead for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An operations supervisor lead's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, operations supervisor leads 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.

   Here's a comparison of operations supervisor lead salaries for various roles:

   Type of Operations Supervisor Lead	Description	Hourly rate
   Operations Supervisor Lead		$11-28
   General Manager Of Operations	General managers of operations are employed to oversee the overall operations of businesses. Their responsibilities include the improvement of the efficiency of the operations and overall management... Show more	$23-79
   Lead Operator	Lead operators are responsible for the direction and supervision of the day-to-day activities in facilities. As machine operators, they control machines and take charge of industrial operations... Show more	$25-68

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures
   • Safety Committee
   • Customer Service
   • Computer System
   • Payroll
   • Safety Audits
   • Logistics
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Disciplinary Actions
   • Production Schedules
   • Troubleshoot
   • RAN
   • Performance Evaluations
   • Oversight

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage employees to ensure efficient sortation of packages through the facility, minimizing operational cost and maximizing operational quality.
   • Update electronic in-house marketing marquee (Scala) using PowerPoint.
   • Interview, screen, and personally train all front desk associates to exceed QA standards.
   • Perform QA on new system functionally and regression testing to ensure expect team deliverables are meet.
   • Supervise operations of the Knoxville office including training, testing, supervising and delegating assignments to crew leaders and enumerators.
   • Develop job descriptions and maintenance procedures and create team orient environment which successfully improve cleanliness and comfort for students and staff.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, operations supervisor leads' average salary in arkansas is 48% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level operations supervisor leads earn 61% less than senior-level operations supervisor leads.
   • Certifications. An operations supervisor lead 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 operations supervisor lead's salary.

   Average operations supervisor lead salary

   $37,250yearly

   $17.91 hourly rate

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   Entry-level operations supervisor lead salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing an operations supervisor lead job description

   An operations supervisor lead 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 an operations supervisor lead job description:

   Operations supervisor lead job description example

   Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight-designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.
   
   Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight-beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future.
   
   Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.
   
   At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
   
   Pratt & Whitney Autoair (Lansing, MI) is looking for a dynamic leader to take on a Production Supervisor (Cell Leader) role within our Operations team. This role is very visible and provides a fantastic opportunity to develop a leadership career path in Operations.
   
   PWAA is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA's regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.
   Key Responsibilities:
   
   + Set daily production goals for individual employees and follow up on progress
   
   + Allocate available labor resources and ensure production schedules are met
   
   + Maintain and review production requirements with the Operations Manager
   
   + Ensure that all employees are accurately trained
   
   + Interpret the Union-Management Collective Bargaining Agreement
   
   + Administer and implement Shop Rules, Safety Rules, and Regulations which may require disciplinary action being taken for an infraction(s)
   
   + Approve personal time, vacation, transfers, and start time changes
   
   + Perform Tool Box talks covering current issues
   
   + Coordinate CORE and EHS activities
   
   Basic Qualifications:
   
   + Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of manufacturing industry experience; OR Associate's Degree and +4 years of manufacturing industry experience; OR High School Diploma and 8+ years of manufacturing industry experience
   
   + US Citizenship required due to government contracts.
   
   Preferred Qualifications:
   
   + 2+ years of Operations Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
   
   + Aftermarket Aerospace Composite and Overhaul and Repair (MRO) industry experience
   
   + Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) license
   
   + Proven track record of leadership and experience working in a union shop
   
   + Outstanding record of overcoming obstacles with limited resources in a dynamic manufacturing environment
   
   + Experience using Microsoft Office, SAP, MRP material ordering systems
   
   What is my role type?
   
   In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.
   
   This role is Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.
   
   Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.
   
   Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
   
   Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right operations supervisor lead 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 operations supervisor leads they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit operations supervisor leads 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 operations supervisor lead job on Zippia to find and recruit operations supervisor lead candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit operations supervisor leads, 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 operations supervisor lead

   Once you've selected the best operations supervisor lead candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

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