Shift Supervisor Jobs in Alabama
Shift Supervisor jobs in Alabama concentrate in retail, manufacturing, food service, and logistics, with steady demand at every level from newly promoted team leads to experienced multi-department supervisors. The busiest hiring metros are Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile, where employers such as Walmart, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, and Amazon have deep, ongoing operations. The most in-demand specialties right now are production floor supervision, restaurant and food service shift management, and warehouse operations oversight. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description:
Airbus is looking for an Operations Supervisor to join our Manufacturing team in Mobile, AL.
The Operations Supervisor is responsible for technical leadership along with oversight of all manufacturing activities within the purview of the Station and ensuring effective coordination between the multiple processes supervised. Station responsibility includes the management of all tools and jigs belonging to the Station as well as their maintenance, repair and calibration. As designated act as the deputy for the Business Unit Leader in their absence.
Meet the Team:
The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along with three total production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.
Your Working Environment:
On ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.
How We Care for You:
Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
Responsible for the management of all employees assigned to the Station. Includes the selection, performance management, identification of development needs, and employee recognition.
Operational Duties 70%:
- Provide direction and oversight to production activities and monitor the progress of the A/C through the Station.
- Function as a role model and leader in the observance of OSHA rules and regulations. Ensure the importance and company commitment to safety is in the forefront of thought and action on the part of every employee.
- Provide leadership to the Multi-Functional team in the absence of the Business Unit Leader.
- Routinely report and update upper level management on A/C progress and alert colleagues to potential problems and solutions. Perform or assign to staff analyses on operational issues, improvements and other savings initiatives.
- Coordinate and communicate Station activities throughout the FAL, the management team, other FALs and relevant parties.
- Insure orders and (work) material availability to guarantee work progress.
- Apply insight, experience and interpersonal skills in order to achieve integration of assigned teams between American and European team members.
- Proactively identify and resolve problems to prevent disagreements and encourage cooperative work relationships. Engage with support staff from Quality, Procurement and other specialty areas to improve work flow and enhance existing processes.
- Responsible for the development of manpower forecast requirements based on workload and necessary skill sets required to meet the delivery schedule.
- Identify, eliminate and, when able, anticipate problems, which occur in the manufacturing process, as quickly and as early as possible.
- Participate and lead Station in achieving the annual objectives (e.g. CI, Quality Gates and specific KPIs).
- Ensure the completion of specified work packages in compliance with costs, quality specifications and customer expectations.
- Ensure the completion of specified work packages in compliance with costs, quality specifications and customer expectations.
- Responsible for A/C documentation for Hand Over to next Station and also FOT (PIR-book, Folio, NC, Intervention Cards, Removal-Sheet-Book, etc.).
- Responsible for daily attendance and time management of the assigned employee group.
- Responsible for ensuring that all value-added time is approved in the work-booking system.
- Support implementation of AOS improvement activities
- Master all elements of the Performance Management Center to include Production Pace Control (PPC), SQCDP boards, Daily Quality Gate; along with the knowledge transfer and Practical Problem Solving processes. Including the physical updates to NC, Job Stops, and Job Blockers.
- Support action plans to improve AOS grade for their assigned area
- Mentor and develop the Lead Technicians in all facets of Leadership, and production processes.
- Provide documented development plans to the workforce for career progression (Poly-Poly).
- Provide input to the training department for needs and requirements for personnel development.
- Aide in developing training criteria for their assigned area.
- Manage corrective actions with employees as appropriate.
- As needed be involved in the Crisis Management Team and if needed lead the team.
- On 2nd shift and off shift working times must act as an escalation point.
- On 2nd shift and off shift working times provide support to the workforce in
Your Boarding Pass:
Education and Experience
- Education: A Bachelors' degree in Aeronautical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in Aviation (Manufacturing
- 2-5 years of Leadership experience in Aviation is preferred.
- Knowledge of Quality / Logistics rules in aviation manufacturing.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills on different levels, a structured way of working and the ability to deal with a volume of complex information.
- Experience in a complex, growing, and dynamic environment with a matrixed
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Have an aptitude to plan and organize to ensure the attainment of results.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
- Ability to work in different production management systems.
- High degree of flexibility and initiative.
- Industry safety practices and procedures.
- Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other
- Effective verbal and written communication skills. Specifically, in English which is
Technical Systems Proficiency
- Must be able to use Microsoft Office; SAP, MES & HMS preferred.
- Decision Making, Complexity: Daily decisions impacting cost and quality of the a/c build, including on-time delivery. Impact of missed opportunities can create ripple effects across the Airbus Operational System, safety of the workforce, and reputation of the organization.
- Daily decisions range in complexity that impact internal and external
allocation, planning, and resource allocation to more routine decisions around
daily tasks.
Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success:
- Responsible for effective resource and time management, impacting CVAT and OT KPIs. Responsible for positive customer experience and relationships during customer stages. Additionally, missed task early in the process may impact the ultimate customer delivery at the end of the production process.
Physical Requirements
Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions
Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings; Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.
Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.
Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings.
Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information.
Travel/Mobility: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time and on short notice.
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces other business interactions
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.Employment Type:
US - Direct HireExperience Level:
ProfessionalRemote Type:
On-siteJob Family:
Leadership <JF-FA-EM>-
-
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com
- Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
- Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English)
- Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish)
Job Description:
Airbus is looking for an Operations Supervisor to join our Manufacturing team in Mobile, AL.
The Operations Supervisor is responsible for technical leadership along with oversight of all manufacturing activities within the purview of the Station and ensuring effective coordination between the multiple processes supervised. Station responsibility includes the management of all tools and jigs belonging to the Station as well as their maintenance, repair and calibration. As designated act as the deputy for the Business Unit Leader in their absence.
Meet the Team:
The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along with three total production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.
Your Working Environment:
On ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.
How We Care for You:
Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
Responsible for the management of all employees assigned to the Station. Includes the selection, performance management, identification of development needs, and employee recognition.
Operational Duties 70%:
- Provide direction and oversight to production activities and monitor the progress of the A/C through the Station.
- Function as a role model and leader in the observance of OSHA rules and regulations. Ensure the importance and company commitment to safety is in the forefront of thought and action on the part of every employee.
- Provide leadership to the Multi-Functional team in the absence of the Business Unit Leader.
- Routinely report and update upper level management on A/C progress and alert colleagues to potential problems and solutions. Perform or assign to staff analyses on operational issues, improvements and other savings initiatives.
- Coordinate and communicate Station activities throughout the FAL, the management team, other FALs and relevant parties.
- Insure orders and (work) material availability to guarantee work progress.
- Apply insight, experience and interpersonal skills in order to achieve integration of assigned teams between American and European team members.
- Proactively identify and resolve problems to prevent disagreements and encourage cooperative work relationships. Engage with support staff from Quality, Procurement and other specialty areas to improve work flow and enhance existing processes.
- Responsible for the development of manpower forecast requirements based on workload and necessary skill sets required to meet the delivery schedule.
- Identify, eliminate and, when able, anticipate problems, which occur in the manufacturing process, as quickly and as early as possible.
- Participate and lead Station in achieving the annual objectives (e.g. CI, Quality Gates and specific KPIs).
- Ensure the completion of specified work packages in compliance with costs, quality specifications and customer expectations.
- Ensure the completion of specified work packages in compliance with costs, quality specifications and customer expectations.
- Responsible for A/C documentation for Hand Over to next Station and also FOT (PIR-book, Folio, NC, Intervention Cards, Removal-Sheet-Book, etc.).
- Responsible for daily attendance and time management of the assigned employee group.
- Responsible for ensuring that all value-added time is approved in the work-booking system.
- Support implementation of AOS improvement activities
- Master all elements of the Performance Management Center to include Production Pace Control (PPC), SQCDP boards, Daily Quality Gate; along with the knowledge transfer and Practical Problem Solving processes. Including the physical updates to NC, Job Stops, and Job Blockers.
- Support action plans to improve AOS grade for their assigned area
- Mentor and develop the Lead Technicians in all facets of Leadership, and production processes.
- Provide documented development plans to the workforce for career progression (Poly-Poly).
- Provide input to the training department for needs and requirements for personnel development.
- Aide in developing training criteria for their assigned area.
- Manage corrective actions with employees as appropriate.
- As needed be involved in the Crisis Management Team and if needed lead the team.
- On 2nd shift and off shift working times must act as an escalation point.
- On 2nd shift and off shift working times provide support to the workforce in
Your Boarding Pass:
Education and Experience
- Education: A Bachelors' degree in Aeronautical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in Aviation (Manufacturing
- 2-5 years of Leadership experience in Aviation is preferred.
- Knowledge of Quality / Logistics rules in aviation manufacturing.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills on different levels, a structured way of working and the ability to deal with a volume of complex information.
- Experience in a complex, growing, and dynamic environment with a matrixed
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Have an aptitude to plan and organize to ensure the attainment of results.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
- Ability to work in different production management systems.
- High degree of flexibility and initiative.
- Industry safety practices and procedures.
- Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other
- Effective verbal and written communication skills. Specifically, in English which is
Technical Systems Proficiency
- Must be able to use Microsoft Office; SAP, MES & HMS preferred.
- Decision Making, Complexity: Daily decisions impacting cost and quality of the a/c build, including on-time delivery. Impact of missed opportunities can create ripple effects across the Airbus Operational System, safety of the workforce, and reputation of the organization.
- Daily decisions range in complexity that impact internal and external
allocation, planning, and resource allocation to more routine decisions around
daily tasks.
Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success:
- Responsible for effective resource and time management, impacting CVAT and OT KPIs. Responsible for positive customer experience and relationships during customer stages. Additionally, missed task early in the process may impact the ultimate customer delivery at the end of the production process.
Physical Requirements
Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions
Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings; Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.
Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.
Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings.
Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information.
Travel/Mobility: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time and on short notice.
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces other business interactions
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.Employment Type:
US - Direct HireExperience Level:
ProfessionalRemote Type:
On-siteJob Family:
Leadership <JF-FA-EM>-
-
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .
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Where Alabama roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Shift Supervisor Job Market in Alabama
A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health17
- Starbucks4
- Wayne-Sanderson Farms4
- Noland Health Services4
- Koch Foods2
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in shift supervisor jobs across Alabama.
- One to three years of supervisory or team-lead experience in a relevant industry
- High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor degree preferred by many Alabama employers
- Demonstrated ability to manage scheduling, attendance, and daily shift operations
- Proficiency with point-of-sale, inventory, or production tracking software used in the workplace
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting to store or plant management
- Availability to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Shift Supervisor Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a shift supervisor in Alabama?
Most shift supervisor roles in Alabama require at least a high school diploma and prior frontline experience in the relevant industry, whether retail, manufacturing, food service, or logistics. No single statewide license governs the title across all sectors, but food service supervisors often need a valid Alabama food handler or food safety manager certification through an ANSI-accredited program. Employers typically promote from within, so building hands-on experience in an entry-level role at a large Alabama operation is the most reliable path.
Which companies hire shift supervisors in Alabama?
Alabama shift supervisor roles are posted by CVS Health, Starbucks, and Wayne-Sanderson Farms and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Alabama's mix of large retail chains, automotive manufacturers, distribution centers, and healthcare systems means consistent openings exist across multiple sectors statewide.
Which Alabama cities have the most shift supervisor jobs?
Huntsville, Decatur, and Birmingham account for the largest share of shift supervisor openings in Alabama. Birmingham's size and diverse economy anchor retail, healthcare, and logistics hiring, while Huntsville's rapid growth in aerospace and defense manufacturing has created strong demand for production supervisors, and Mobile's port and industrial base supports ongoing logistics and manufacturing openings.
Are there remote shift supervisor jobs in Alabama?
Yes, but they're rare. Shift supervisor work is inherently on-site because the role involves directly overseeing staff, equipment, or customer-facing operations during a live shift. About 17% of shift supervisor openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve administrative or call-center oversight functions rather than traditional floor or production supervision.
How can I get hired as a shift supervisor in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a frontline position at a large Alabama employer and pursuing an internal promotion track. Walmart, Amazon, and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International all run structured leadership pipeline programs that move strong performers from associate or production technician roles into supervisory positions. Earning a food safety manager certification or a Lean manufacturing fundamentals credential while working an entry-level role signals readiness to Alabama employers and can accelerate a promotion ahead of peers with equal tenure.
Where can I find and apply to shift supervisor jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to shift supervisor jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and availability, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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