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What is a third shift supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreThird Shift SupervisorUS Average
Salary
2.7

Avg. Salary $34,534

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.72%

Asian 5.34%

Black or African American 12.00%

Hispanic or Latino 15.25%

Unknown 4.20%

White 62.50%

Gender

female 32.50%

male 67.50%

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

Third shift supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a third shift supervisor

  1. Explore third shift supervisor education requirements

    Most common third shift supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    34.3 %

    High School Diploma

    27.3 %

    Associate

    24.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific third shift supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Cleanliness22.60%
    Customer Service9.68%
    Cash Handling8.96%
    ISO6.79%
    POS5.83%
  3. Complete relevant third shift supervisor training and internships

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

    • Evaluate daily job objectives and utilize knowledge of math, physics, and engineering to achieve the desired results.
    • Conduct PowerPoint presentation to illustrate shrink reduction, cost cutting programs and additionally to promote safety awareness in all departments.
    • Train, develop, and evaluate non-exempt and exempt employees to ensure compliance with CVS policies and procedures.
  5. Apply for third shift supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a third shift 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 third shift supervisor salary

The average third shift supervisor salary in the United States is $34,534 per year or $17 per hour. Third shift supervisor salaries range between $26,000 and $45,000 per year.

Average third shift supervisor salary
$34,534 Yearly
$16.60 hourly

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Third shift supervisor reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2020
Pros

Team work , layout understand ing, and clients conversations skills

Cons

On site rudly behavior


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2020
Pros

A great leader, leads by example. Leading organization with team effort, to learn and grow.

Cons

No effort in team work, disorganized, no leadership.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2019
Pros

Challenge of on time completion of product


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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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