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What is a preparation department supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScorePreparation Department SupervisorUS Average
Salary
2.9

Avg. Salary $37,172

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
3.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.68%

Asian 3.86%

Black or African American 8.77%

Hispanic or Latino 14.09%

Unknown 3.97%

White 68.64%

Gender

female 51.28%

male 48.72%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a preparation department supervisor

  1. Explore preparation department supervisor education requirements

    Most common preparation department supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    72.7 %

    Associate

    13.6 %

    Certificate

    9.1 %
  2. Complete relevant preparation department supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New preparation department 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 preparation department supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real preparation department supervisor resumes.
  3. Research preparation department supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage payroll responsibilities for department along with HACCP and inventory responsibilities.
    • Aid in the development of manufacturing processes utilizing CNC lathes and machining centers for numerous automotive suppliers.
    • Verify that all employees follow all IRS tax laws . '
  4. Apply for preparation department supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a preparation department 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

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Average preparation department supervisor salary

The average preparation department supervisor salary in the United States is $37,172 per year or $18 per hour. Preparation department supervisor salaries range between $27,000 and $50,000 per year.

Average preparation department supervisor salary
$37,172 Yearly
$17.87 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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