Shift Supervisor Jobs in Kentucky

Shift Supervisor jobs in Kentucky concentrate heavily in manufacturing, retail, logistics, and food production, with demand at every level from floor team lead to multi-unit operations supervisor. Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green are the primary hiring hubs, where large employers like Amazon, Toyota, and Kroger maintain substantial Kentucky operations and consistently fill supervisory roles. The most in-demand specialties are warehouse operations, production line supervision, and retail shift management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles187+
Top employerStarbucks
Top cityLouisville, KY
Cities hiring68
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift
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Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift
Topy America
Frankfort, Kentucky
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Project Management
$75k - $80k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business

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Maintenance Supervisor- 3rd shift
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Maintenance Supervisor- 3rd shift
Tyson Foods Incorporated
Alexandria, Kentucky
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Associate's degree
10,000+

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Supervisor, Warehouse 2nd Shift
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Supervisor, Warehouse 2nd Shift
Performance Foodservice
Louisville, Kentucky
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
No high school diploma

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Shift Supervisor RN Emergency Department
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Shift Supervisor RN Emergency Department
PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER INC.
Pikeville, Kentucky
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
Bachelor's degree in nursing

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3rd Shift Assistant Supervisor
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3rd Shift Assistant Supervisor
AAK
Louisville, Kentucky
Customer Service
$21 - $34/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Shift Supervisor Jobs by City in Kentucky

Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lexington
16 jobs
Florence
10 jobs
Hebron
6 jobs
Bowling Green
6 jobs
Paducah
5 jobs
Somerset
5 jobs
Shepherdsville
5 jobs
Graham
3 jobs

Shift Supervisor Job Market in Kentucky

A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Starbucks47
  • KFC7
  • FiveStar7
  • Feeders Supply Company6
  • Dine Brands Global5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Kentucky Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in shift supervisor jobs across Kentucky.

  • One to three years of supervisory or team lead experience in a relevant Kentucky industry
  • Demonstrated ability to manage shift schedules, attendance, and daily workflow
  • Proficiency with inventory tracking systems or point-of-sale platforms
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating across floor staff and management
  • Ability to enforce safety protocols and compliance standards in Kentucky facilities
  • High school diploma or equivalent, with preference for associate or bachelor's degree candidates

Shift Supervisor Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a shift supervisor in Kentucky?

Most shift supervisor roles in Kentucky require prior hands-on experience in the relevant industry rather than a state-issued license. Employers in manufacturing, retail, and logistics typically promote from within or hire candidates who have held a lead or assistant supervisor role. A high school diploma is the baseline, though employers in healthcare support and food service may prefer an associate degree. Earning OSHA safety certifications or forklift operator credentials strengthens a Kentucky application considerably.

Which companies hire shift supervisors in Kentucky?

Kentucky shift supervisor roles are posted by Starbucks, KFC, and FiveStar and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Kentucky's dense concentration of distribution centers, automotive plants, and large retail footprints means supervisory openings turn over frequently across the state.

Which Kentucky cities have the most shift supervisor jobs?

Louisville, Lexington, and Florence have the most shift supervisor openings in Kentucky. Louisville drives the largest share because of its role as a national logistics hub anchored by major distribution operations, while Lexington's manufacturing and healthcare sectors generate steady supervisory demand, and Bowling Green benefits directly from Toyota's large manufacturing presence there.

Are there remote shift supervisor jobs in Kentucky?

Yes, but they're rare. Shift supervisor work is fundamentally on-site, requiring direct oversight of staff, equipment, and physical operations. About 0% of shift supervisor openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those exceptions tend to involve administrative or scheduling-focused coordinator roles rather than traditional floor supervision.

How can I get hired as a shift supervisor in Kentucky with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is to take a crew member, warehouse associate, or retail team member role with a Kentucky employer that promotes from within, such as a large distribution center in the Louisville metro or a Toyota-affiliated supplier near Bowling Green. Building a record of reliability, safety compliance, and peer mentorship positions you for an internal promotion. Completing a Kentucky Community and Technical College System workforce development course in operations or leadership also signals readiness to hiring managers.

Where can I find and apply to shift supervisor jobs in Kentucky?

You can find and apply to shift supervisor jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings across industries and metros. Search the listings, identify roles that match your experience level and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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