How to hire a third shift supervisor

How to hire a third shift supervisor, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The third shift supervisor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect third shift supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of third shift supervisors.

   Type of Third Shift Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Third Shift Supervisor		$12-21
   Assembly Supervisor	Assembly Supervisors oversee and coordinate employees' work on assembly-lines. The supervisors assign personnel to stations or tasks and prepare their work schedules... Show more	$19-44
   Processing Supervisor	A processing supervisor is responsible for overseeing the overall operational processes of a department and ensuring that the team members adhere to the highest quality standards and efficiency. Processing supervisors strategize efficient techniques to maximize the productivity and performance of the staff to deliver customer satisfaction and increase the company's brand reputation to the public... Show more	$17-37

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cleanliness
   • Customer Service
   • Cash Handling
   • ISO
   • POS
   • Safety Training
   • Store Operations
   • Punctuality
   • Sales Floor
   • Payroll
   • IV
   • Emergency Situations
   • Direct Reports
   • Direct Care

   Check all skills

   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.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, third shift supervisors' average salary in arkansas is 45% less than in wyoming.
   • Seniority. Entry-level third shift supervisors earn 42% less than senior-level third shift supervisors.
   • Certifications. A third shift 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 third shift supervisor's salary.

   Average third shift supervisor salary

   $16.60hourly

   $34,534 yearly

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   Entry-level third shift supervisor salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a third shift supervisor job description

   A third shift supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a third shift supervisor job description:

   Third shift supervisor job description example

   Make banking a Fifth Third better We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank.
   GENERAL FUNCTION:
   Assists the shift manager in managing day-today operations with responsibilities multiple areas within Wholesale/Retail Lockbox. Works with all other shifts and managers to ensure timely resolution of issues and provide timely and accurate feedback to the customer and upper management.
   
   Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.
   
   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
   Manages day-to-day operations to ensure daily deadlines are met by effectively monitoring workflow and reallocating resources as required.Ensures that all new employees in their areas successfully complete Lockbox training and satisfies all annual compliance courses.Responds promptly to customer inquiries and requests, helps coordinates activities of appropriate Fifth Third personnel to resolve issues.Follow up and resolve any accuracy issues and report resolution to Lockbox management.Review team member's productivity and accuracy sheets on a daily basis and calculates monthly incentive bonuses where appropriate.Support Manager in achieving production and accuracy objectives and providing back up for all functions.Inform Manager of employee issues with quality and productivity.Escalate issues appropriately to shift Manager and Department Manager as appropriate.Conduct internal and external client tours and site visits as required.Performs all other duties as assigned.Screen candidates and conduct interviews with internal and external candidates.Works to create a positive and engaging environment for team.Responsible for uptime and maintenance of area production systems.As needed assisting within production workflow.
   
   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
   Responsible for providing employees timely, candid and constructive performance feedback; developing employees to their fullest potential and provide challenging opportunities that enhance employee career growth; developing the appropriate talent pool to ensure adequate bench strength and succession planning; recognizing and rewarding employees for accomplishments.
   
   MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
   Associates Degree in Business or equivalent work experience.Three (3) years of Banking operations or related experience.Two (2) years of supervisory/leadership experience preferred.Ability and willingness to share product knowledge with co-workers.Basic level computer knowledge, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access.Excellent organizational skills.Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization.Ability to function in a fast paced environment.Ability to handle multiple tasks.Commitment to teamwork.Must be a self-motivated individual.Detail oriented.
   
   WORKING CONDITIONS:
   Normal office environment with exposure to dust, noise, temperature and the like.Extended viewing of CRT screen.Must be able to lift 15 pounds occasionally
   #LI-EG1
   
   Lockbox Supervisor- Third Shift
   
   LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
   
   Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find third shift supervisors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your third shift supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit third shift supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit third shift supervisors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   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 third shift supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect third shift 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.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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