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What is a produce department supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreProduce Department SupervisorUS Average
Salary
2.6

Avg. Salary $33,165

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
8.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.65%

Asian 6.95%

Black or African American 8.53%

Hispanic or Latino 18.07%

Unknown 4.65%

White 61.15%

Gender

female 24.40%

male 75.60%

Age - 42
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 - 42
Stress level
9.4

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.2

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.6

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Produce department supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a produce department supervisor

  1. Explore produce department supervisor education requirements

    Most common produce department supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    43.6 %

    High School Diploma

    24.7 %

    Associate

    18.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific produce department supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Product Knowledge21.06%
    Food Safety17.85%
    Sales Floor11.58%
    Customer Service10.15%
    Cleanliness8.51%
  3. Complete relevant produce department supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New produce 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 produce department supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real produce department supervisor resumes.
  4. Research produce department supervisor duties and responsibilities

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    • Conduct geotechnical and geological investigations and mineral resource evaluations for commercial, industrial and governmental clients using the above-mentioned drilling techniques.
    • Drive the achievement of financial goals by managing customer inventory flow process and SWAS planning.
  5. Apply for produce department supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a produce 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 produce department supervisor salary

The average produce department supervisor salary in the United States is $33,165 per year or $16 per hour. Produce department supervisor salaries range between $23,000 and $45,000 per year.

Average produce department supervisor salary
$33,165 Yearly
$15.94 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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Editorial Staff

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.