How to hire a processing supervisor

How to hire a processing supervisor, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the processing supervisor you need to hire. Certain processing supervisor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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

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

   Type of Processing Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Processing Supervisor		$17-37
   Team Leader/Supervisor	A team leader or supervisor is a professional who leads and supervises a workgroup's functionality through instructions and guidance in an organization. Team leaders provide support to staff members by way of coaching and skills development... Show more	$15-37
   Field Operations Supervisor	Field operations supervisors are professionals who supervise staff members to ensure that an organization is running smoothly and effectively to produce increased sales and profits. These supervisors are required to develop operational policies and procedures to increase business growth while implementing best practices to improve operational efficiency... Show more	$21-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Sterile Processing
   • Customer Service
   • Patients
   • Quality Standards
   • SPD
   • Safety Procedures
   • OSHA
   • AAMI
   • Process Improvement
   • Surgical Instruments
   • Excellent Interpersonal
   • Corrective Action
   • Direct Reports
   • Lean Manufacturing

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   Responsibilities:

   • Utilize and manage KRONOS timekeeping software in updating and maintaining payroll records; prepare and upload end-of-shift reports into SharePoint.
   • Provide customer service, which include answering inquiries, store-to-store calls, and operate POS system.
   • Qualify in advance first aid and CPR.
   • Ensure execution of company initiatives to abide by OSHA standards with the disposal of raw material.
   • Require to maintain quality assurance, within strict compliance with all USDA standards through in depth observation process.
   • Involve in opening of new store location, receive freight, learned new POS system and merchandising standards.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the processing supervisor job description is a good way to get more applicants. A processing supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a processing supervisor in New Mexico may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level processing supervisor. Additionally, a processing supervisor with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average processing supervisor salary

   $53,013yearly

   $25.49 hourly rate

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   Entry-level processing supervisor salary

   $36,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average processing supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$73,005	$35
   2	Massachusetts	$62,024	$30
   3	California	$61,998	$30
   4	Virginia	$61,102	$29
   5	New York	$60,131	$29
   6	Indiana	$59,386	$29
   7	Pennsylvania	$57,330	$28
   8	Washington	$56,891	$27
   9	Maryland	$55,911	$27
   10	Illinois	$55,092	$26
   11	Wisconsin	$54,604	$26
   12	North Carolina	$53,254	$26
   13	Minnesota	$52,778	$25
   14	Colorado	$52,743	$25
   15	Ohio	$52,731	$25
   16	Kansas	$52,621	$25
   17	Alabama	$51,946	$25
   18	Arizona	$51,639	$25
   19	Georgia	$50,796	$24
   20	West Virginia	$50,502	$24

   Average processing supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Micron Technology	$94,914	$45.63	6
   2	RSM US	$90,210	$43.37	160
   3	Tesla	$73,561	$35.37
   4	Exact Sciences	$69,375	$33.35	1
   5	Dignity Health	$66,070	$31.76	27
   6	Cottage Health	$64,572	$31.04	7
   7	Lantheus	$64,118	$30.83
   8	Tenet Healthcare	$63,741	$30.64	34
   9	WakeMed	$63,152	$30.36
   10	Radix	$63,051	$30.31
   11	Tufts Medical Center	$63,021	$30.30
   12	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego	$62,532	$30.06
   13	Massachusetts General Hospital	$61,680	$29.65
   14	PeaceHealth	$61,430	$29.53	13
   15	Methodist Hospital for Surgery	$61,230	$29.44
   16	West Tennessee Healthcare	$59,981	$28.84
   17	Red Gold	$59,979	$28.84	5
   18	Mount Sinai Health System	$59,871	$28.78	2
   19	Oldcastle Infrastructure	$59,856	$28.78	99
   20	Allied Electronics & Automation	$59,698	$28.70

4. Writing a processing supervisor job description

   A good processing 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 processing supervisor job description:

   Processing supervisor job description example

   The Sterile Processing Supervisor works under the supervision of the Sterile Processing Department Manager. The Supervisor has the responsibility, authority and accountability for the clinical, quality, safety, financial, and personnel management of the unit on a 24 hour basis. He/she ensures overall sterilization process is achieved in compliance with the standards set forth by regulatory agencies, i.e., ACHA, CDC, CMS, Joint Commission, and Department of Health including all documentation requirements; responsible for taking immediate action when there is a breakdown in sterilization process; ensures procedures and standards of practice are followed for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of reusable supplies and equipment; He/she/he directs and guides activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice; provides for a safe, clean and organized environment. Utilizes effective organizational, decision and problem solving skills in own practice and when supervising others.
   
   The person in this position works independently, and will work over 40 hours per week and/or callback as required, and may also be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters
   
   Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization is a proud a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.
   + High School Diploma or General Education degree.
   
   + Graduate of a Surgical/Sterile Processing Technology Program. Two years Surgical Technologist/SPD experience is required.
   
   + Central Supply Processing Department Technician (CSPDT), or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification is required within one year of employment or transfer.
   
   + BLS through American Heart Association
   
   + Knowledge of surgical procedures, instruments, equipment and supply management and decontamination of equipment with demonstrated competency.
   
   + Ability to read and understand the English Language.
   
   + Strong attention to detail, organizational and follow through skills required.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting processing supervisors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 processing supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the processing 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.

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