How to hire a production control supervisor

How to hire a production control supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step production control 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 production control supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new production control 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 production control supervisor you need to hire. Certain production control supervisor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A production control supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, production control supervisors 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of production control supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Production Control Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Production Control Supervisor		$25-49
   Night Supervisor	A night supervisor is responsible for managing the hotel's operation during night shift hours, attending to guests' inquiries and requests, and monitoring the staff's performance. Night supervisors maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the facilities, as well as inspecting the efficiency of hotel tools and equipment, and ensuring the adequacy of hotel stock inventories... Show more	$12-21
   Shop Supervisor	A shop supervisor is responsible for monitoring the overall operations of a store, delegating tasks to the shop personnel, and ensuring the highest quality service to the customers for their satisfaction. Shop supervisors handle the sales inventory and process bank transactions every closing... Show more	$14-40

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Production Schedules
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Safety Procedures
   • Production Planning
   • MRP
   • On-Time Delivery
   • Inventory Control
   • Shipping Receiving
   • Direct Reports
   • Logistical Support
   • ISO
   • Sigma
   • ERP

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   Responsibilities:

   • Establish production plan to satisfy customer requirements and set priorities to achieve plan JIT shipping dates.
   • Manage material inventory JIT deliveries.
   • Manage site operational support functions including scheduling, vendor certification, purchasing, materials planning, inventory management and logistics.
   • Maintain KANBAN system throughout the facility.
   • Plan and schedule production activities, create and maintain BOM's, job costing.
   • Participate in writing work instructions and procedures when company begin initial ISO and QS9000 certification.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, production control supervisors' average salary in florida is 39% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level production control supervisors earn 48% less than senior-level production control supervisors.
   • Certifications. A production control 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 a production control supervisor's salary.

   Average production control supervisor salary

   $75,132yearly

   $36.12 hourly rate

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   Entry-level production control supervisor salary

   $54,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a production control supervisor job description

   A good production control 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 production control supervisor job description:

   Production control supervisor job description example

   Michigan Automotive Compressor, Inc. (MACI), a world-class manufacturer of air conditioning compressors and magnetic clutches. MACI is a joint-venture between Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) and DENSO.
   
   Not only are we the largest manufacturer in Jackson County, we also hold the largest market share in North America. We attribute our success to our commitment to quality.
   Responsibilities:
   Oversee production planning and managerial activity
   Master Scheduling
   Material Planning
   Manage day to day shortage activities
   Oversee container management
   Requirements:
   4-year degree preferably in Supply Chain Management or related concentration
   Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including experience in creating and working with spreadsheets
   Previous production scheduling, material part ordering, customer service, AS400 software experience and inventory control is desired
   Analytical, good written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
   Automotive background
   Benefits:
   Excellent Health Insurance w/ Prescription, Vision & Dental ZERO Deductible to meet.
   Super-low monthly contributions
   Employee-only = $18.55
   Employee 1 = $37.10
   Family = $64.92
   Wellness Program
   Paid vacation in your 1st year
   5% 401k match
   Company bonus (discretionary)
   Company-related tuition reimbursement
   Opportunity for performance-based personal & financial growth
   Short-term disability
   Optional life insurance
   Retiree medical account

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit production control supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 production control supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect production control supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your 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.

   To prepare for the new production control 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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