Third shift supervisor vs shop supervisor

The differences between third shift supervisors and shop supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a third shift supervisor and a shop supervisor. Additionally, a shop supervisor has an average salary of $50,689, 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 a shop supervisor are customer service, safety procedures, and preventative maintenance.

Third shift supervisor vs shop supervisor overview

	Third Shift Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Yearly salary	$34,534	$50,689
Hourly rate	$16.60	$24.37
Growth rate	-	4%
Number of jobs	142,532	35,924
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Third shift supervisor vs shop supervisor salary

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

	Third Shift Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Average salary	$34,534	$50,689
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $45,000	Between $30,000 And $84,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	Delaware
Best paying company	-	TechnipFMC
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between third shift supervisor and shop supervisor education

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

	Third Shift Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Stanford University

Third shift supervisor vs shop supervisor demographics

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

	Third Shift Supervisor	Shop Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 67.5% Female, 32.5%	Male, 89.1% Female, 10.9%
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, 12.2% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 4.6% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between third shift supervisor and shop 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.

Shop supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage and supervise CNC operators.
Supervise and work in a fabrication shop, fabricate conveyors, MIG and TIG welding, and operate end mill.
Procure aerospace alloys and materials as well as all consumables.
Design medical, kitchen, and woodworking products using SolidWorks.
Follow instructions given by supervisor to ensure products are being meet to QA and USDA.
Start out as a welder (MIG, TIG) and move up to shop supervisor.

Third shift supervisor vs shop supervisor skills

Common third shift supervisor skills

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

Common shop supervisor skills

Customer Service, 26%
Safety Procedures, 10%
Preventative Maintenance, 6%
Parts Inventory, 6%
OSHA, 4%
Equipment Maintenance, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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