Third shift supervisor vs assistant shift supervisor

The differences between third shift supervisors and assistant shift supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a third shift supervisor, becoming an assistant shift supervisor takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, an assistant shift supervisor has an average salary of $41,133, which is higher than the $34,534 average annual salary of a third shift supervisor.

The top three skills for a third shift supervisor include cleanliness, customer service and cash handling. The most important skills for an assistant shift supervisor are customer service, safety procedures, and food safety.

Third shift supervisor vs assistant shift supervisor overview

	Third Shift Supervisor	Assistant Shift Supervisor
Yearly salary	$34,534	$41,133
Hourly rate	$16.60	$19.78
Growth rate	-	10%
Number of jobs	142,532	231,282
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	46	43
Years of experience	2	6

Third shift supervisor vs assistant shift supervisor salary

Third shift supervisors and assistant shift supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Third Shift Supervisor	Assistant Shift Supervisor
Average salary	$34,534	$41,133
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $45,000	Between $32,000 And $52,000
Highest paying City	-	Boston, MA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	University of Rochester
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between third shift supervisor and assistant shift supervisor education

There are a few differences between a third shift supervisor and an assistant shift supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Third Shift Supervisor	Assistant Shift Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	SUNY Farmingdale

Third shift supervisor vs assistant shift supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between third shift supervisors' and assistant shift supervisors' demographics:

	Third Shift Supervisor	Assistant Shift Supervisor
Average age	46	43
Gender ratio	Male, 67.5% Female, 32.5%	Male, 59.2% Female, 40.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Asian, 5.3% White, 62.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 8.7% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Asian, 7.1% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	9%

Differences between third shift supervisor and assistant shift supervisor duties and responsibilities

Third shift supervisor example 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.

Assistant shift supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage store upkeep, handle customer support, train new employees, and frequently complete nightly payroll.
Carry out administrative functions including tracking ordering and managing inventory, and support the manager in monitoring store security and cleanliness.
Perform access control and monitor CCTV cameras at the lobby command center.
Patrol designate areas, enforce state and local laws, issue violations; direct investigations as necessary.
Prepare and submit reports for direct patrol activities.
Assist with payroll administration, department correspondence and other management activities as directed.

Third shift supervisor vs assistant shift supervisor skills

Common third shift supervisor skills

Cleanliness, 23%
Customer Service, 10%
Cash Handling, 9%
ISO, 7%
POS, 6%
Safety Training, 5%

Common assistant shift supervisor skills

Customer Service, 16%
Safety Procedures, 12%
Food Safety, 9%
CPR, 9%
Direct Supervision, 7%
Legal Rights, 6%

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