Department Supervisor Jobs in South Dakota
Department Supervisor jobs in South Dakota are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated in retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and agribusiness across a range of seniority levels from lead-level team oversight to multi-department operations management. The busiest hiring markets are Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, where employers like Sanford Health, Walmart Distribution, and Tyson Foods maintain large, ongoing workforces. The most sought-after specialties in South Dakota are retail floor supervision, distribution and logistics oversight, and food production floor management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerHy-Vee
Top citySioux Falls, SD
Cities hiring10
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare
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South Dakota Board of Regents
Department Head & Professor
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Assistant Produce Department Manager
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Hy-Vee, Inc.
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Watertown, South Dakota
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MORRIS, Inc.
Fabrication Department Manager
Pierre, South Dakota
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Hy-Vee, Inc.
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Department Head & Professor
South Dakota Board of Regents·Brookings, South Dakota
Job functions:
Doctoral degree
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Working Title
Department Head & Professor
Posting Number
F01869P
Department
SDSU-Construction & Concrete Industry Management
Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings
Posting Text
The Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management at South Dakota State University (SDState) invites applicants for the position of Professor and Department Head. We seek an innovative leader to advance academic programs, grow funded research, and strengthen outreach to stakeholders in the state and region. The individual selected for this role will work with the Dean and the leadership team for the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering (JJLCOE) to promote the land-grant mission while implementing a shared vision with the faculty and staff on strategic initiatives for the department. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota. This is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track position.
The Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management is one of five departments in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, serving 1500 undergraduate and graduate students. The 13-faculty-member CCIM Department serves 350 students in its undergraduate programs, which include Construction Management, Concrete Industry Management, and Manufacturing Automation and Electronics Engineering Technology.
The Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering has benefitted from substantial investment by its stakeholders in the past 15 years, resulting in new buildings, state-of-the-art teaching and research labs, and renovated classrooms. The five academic units are Civil & Environmental Engineering, Construction & Concrete Industry Management, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics, and Mechanical Engineering. Engineering Extension, SD LTAP, the EDA University Center, and the Image Processing Lab provide outreach and services to the state and region.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Department Head of Construction and Concrete Industry Management serves as the academic and administrative leader of the department. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The Department Head of Construction and Concrete Industry Management serves as the academic and administrative leader of the department. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide leadership, strategy, and vision for the department and its programs in collaboration with faculty, staff, and other college and university administrators. This role will work towards advancing SDSU’s Pathway to Premier strategic plan, including transforming SDSU into R1 Research University by Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
- Advance the department in all components of its mission: education and student advisement, research/creative activities, and industry and community engagement.
- Supervise curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities through program and assessment coordinators and collaboration with faculty.
- Create a supportive environment for faculty, graduate and undergraduate student research and extramural funding.
- Recruit, mentor, develop, evaluate, and retain faculty, staff, and students.
- Manage and assign faculty workload and plan student throughput through the development of course schedules.
- Advocate for the needs of the department’s programs, faculty, students, and staff.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets and coordinate fundraising efforts.
- Oversee management and maintenance of departmental facilities and resources.
- Maintain an active program of teaching, research, and/or scholarship consistent with the rank of Professor for the agreed upon workload percentage, contributing to the department’s academic mission.
BENEFITS:
SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned doctorate in construction management, Civil engineering, or a closely related field by application date.
- A record of achievement in academic leadership, teaching, scholarship, research and service commensurate with the performance expectations for a tenured full professor in the department.
- Financial management experience including revenue, expenditures, and/or budgeting.
- Experience in academic administration and/or parallel experience in the private industry sector.
- Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional experience at the middle manager level or higher within the construction or concrete industry management industry.
- Experience with recruitment, and retention of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds.
- Understanding of current and emerging trends in the construction and concrete industries as demonstrated by the candidate’s knowledge of rapidly changing workforce needs, and the implications on interdisciplinary education and research.
- Experience implementing administrative policies.
- Experience building relationships with regional industry leaders which led to collaboration.
- Experience leading and managing ABET and other programmatic accreditation procedures.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, curriculum vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.
SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.
Posting Date
07/06/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
08/20/2026
Advertised Salary
The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, starting at $175,000.
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Proposed Rank
Professor
Work Hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
Contact Information
For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Dr. Guanghui Hua at Guanghui.Hua@sdstate.edu.
South Dakota Board of Regents
Department Head & Professor
Brookings, South Dakota
Added 3d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
Doctoral degree
Job Description
Working Title
Department Head & Professor
Posting Number
F01869P
Department
SDSU-Construction & Concrete Industry Management
Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings
Posting Text
The Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management at South Dakota State University (SDState) invites applicants for the position of Professor and Department Head. We seek an innovative leader to advance academic programs, grow funded research, and strengthen outreach to stakeholders in the state and region. The individual selected for this role will work with the Dean and the leadership team for the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering (JJLCOE) to promote the land-grant mission while implementing a shared vision with the faculty and staff on strategic initiatives for the department. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota. This is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track position.
The Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management is one of five departments in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, serving 1500 undergraduate and graduate students. The 13-faculty-member CCIM Department serves 350 students in its undergraduate programs, which include Construction Management, Concrete Industry Management, and Manufacturing Automation and Electronics Engineering Technology.
The Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering has benefitted from substantial investment by its stakeholders in the past 15 years, resulting in new buildings, state-of-the-art teaching and research labs, and renovated classrooms. The five academic units are Civil & Environmental Engineering, Construction & Concrete Industry Management, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics, and Mechanical Engineering. Engineering Extension, SD LTAP, the EDA University Center, and the Image Processing Lab provide outreach and services to the state and region.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Department Head of Construction and Concrete Industry Management serves as the academic and administrative leader of the department. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The Department Head of Construction and Concrete Industry Management serves as the academic and administrative leader of the department. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide leadership, strategy, and vision for the department and its programs in collaboration with faculty, staff, and other college and university administrators. This role will work towards advancing SDSU’s Pathway to Premier strategic plan, including transforming SDSU into R1 Research University by Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
- Advance the department in all components of its mission: education and student advisement, research/creative activities, and industry and community engagement.
- Supervise curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities through program and assessment coordinators and collaboration with faculty.
- Create a supportive environment for faculty, graduate and undergraduate student research and extramural funding.
- Recruit, mentor, develop, evaluate, and retain faculty, staff, and students.
- Manage and assign faculty workload and plan student throughput through the development of course schedules.
- Advocate for the needs of the department’s programs, faculty, students, and staff.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets and coordinate fundraising efforts.
- Oversee management and maintenance of departmental facilities and resources.
- Maintain an active program of teaching, research, and/or scholarship consistent with the rank of Professor for the agreed upon workload percentage, contributing to the department’s academic mission.
BENEFITS:
SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned doctorate in construction management, Civil engineering, or a closely related field by application date.
- A record of achievement in academic leadership, teaching, scholarship, research and service commensurate with the performance expectations for a tenured full professor in the department.
- Financial management experience including revenue, expenditures, and/or budgeting.
- Experience in academic administration and/or parallel experience in the private industry sector.
- Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional experience at the middle manager level or higher within the construction or concrete industry management industry.
- Experience with recruitment, and retention of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds.
- Understanding of current and emerging trends in the construction and concrete industries as demonstrated by the candidate’s knowledge of rapidly changing workforce needs, and the implications on interdisciplinary education and research.
- Experience implementing administrative policies.
- Experience building relationships with regional industry leaders which led to collaboration.
- Experience leading and managing ABET and other programmatic accreditation procedures.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, curriculum vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.
SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.
Posting Date
07/06/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
08/20/2026
Advertised Salary
The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, starting at $175,000.
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Proposed Rank
Professor
Work Hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
Contact Information
For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Dr. Guanghui Hua at Guanghui.Hua@sdstate.edu.
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A snapshot from current South Dakota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What South Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in department supervisor jobs across South Dakota.
- Two or more years of supervisory or team-lead experience in a relevant South Dakota industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, performance reviews, and staffing for a direct team
- Experience with inventory control, production tracking, or retail operations depending on sector
- Associate or bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field preferred
- Proficiency with workforce management software, timekeeping systems, or point-of-sale platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for daily team briefings and management reporting
Department Supervisor Jobs in South Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a department supervisor in South Dakota?
Most department supervisor roles in South Dakota require prior experience in the industry you want to supervise, typically starting in a frontline or associate position before moving into a team-lead role. There is no state-issued license required for the general department supervisor title, but sector-specific credentials strengthen your candidacy, such as food safety certifications for grocery or production roles and OSHA safety training for manufacturing and distribution positions common in South Dakota.
Which companies hire department supervisors in South Dakota?
Employers hiring department supervisors in South Dakota right now include Hy-Vee, Sanford Health, and Monument Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. South Dakota's mix of large healthcare networks, regional retail chains, and food processing and agricultural operations means department supervisor openings appear across a wide variety of industries throughout the state.
Which South Dakota cities have the most department supervisor jobs?
Sioux Falls, Huron, and Bowdle have the most department supervisor openings in South Dakota. Sioux Falls drives the largest share of postings as the state's commercial and healthcare center, with major employers in retail, distribution, and hospital systems, while Rapid City and Aberdeen contribute openings tied to regional retail, manufacturing, and agribusiness operations serving western and northern South Dakota.
Are there remote department supervisor jobs in South Dakota?
Yes, but they're rare. Department supervisor roles are inherently hands-on, requiring direct oversight of a team, floor, or facility, which limits remote options significantly. About 0% of department supervisor openings tied to South Dakota are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those that exist tend to involve back-office coordination or regional oversight rather than day-to-day floor management.
How can I get hired as a department supervisor in South Dakota with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is to start in a frontline associate or team-lead role with a large South Dakota employer such as Sanford Health, Walmart, or a regional food production facility, then build supervisory experience internally before applying for a department supervisor opening. Employers in South Dakota's retail and manufacturing sectors frequently promote from within and value candidates who have completed internal leadership development programs or hold a food safety or OSHA certification even without formal supervisory titles.
Where can I find and apply to department supervisor jobs in South Dakota?
You can find and apply to department supervisor jobs in South Dakota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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