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Boyce, VA · On-site

$15/hr

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Winchester, VA · On-site

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Front Royal, VA · On-site

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How much do short staffed jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for short staffed in the United States is $17.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.74 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Short Staffed vs Nurse?

AspectShort StaffedNurse
CredentialsNone specificLicensed, RN or LPN certifications
Work EnvironmentVarious settings, often hospitals or clinicsHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities
Industry UsageDescribes staffing levelsProfessional role in healthcare

Being short staffed refers to a situation where a healthcare facility lacks sufficient staff, impacting patient care and workload. A nurse is a healthcare professional providing patient care, often working in environments that can become short staffed. While nurses can experience staffing shortages, 'short staffed' describes the staffing status, not a job title. Understanding this difference helps clarify discussions about healthcare staffing challenges.

What does short staffed mean in the workplace?

'Short staffed' refers to a situation where a workplace does not have enough employees to handle its workload or meet operational needs. This often leads to increased stress for existing staff, longer hours, and potential delays in services or production. Being short staffed can affect productivity, employee morale, and customer satisfaction. Employers may need to hire additional staff, offer overtime, or redistribute responsibilities to address this issue.

How can employees effectively manage workload and stress when their team is short staffed?

When working in a short-staffed environment, it's important to prioritize tasks, communicate clearly with your manager about workload limits, and seek support from colleagues when possible. Focusing on the most critical tasks first and using organizational tools can help manage time efficiently. Additionally, maintaining open communication about challenges and suggesting process improvements can foster teamwork and help prevent burnout. Many organizations recognize these challenges and may provide temporary support or adjust expectations during such periods.
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Infographic showing various Short Staffed job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $35,760 per year, or $17.2 per hour.

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Lumia Health

Allston, MA • On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Reports to: Manufacturing Operation Lead

Classification: Exempt, Salaried, Full-time

Location: Allston, MA

Headcount: 1

Hiring start: July 13, 2026

Training / Certification required: ESD handling, solder certification, lithium battery safety

About the role

This is a hands-on, working supervisor role, not a desk job. We need someone who runs the floor by being on the floor: building product alongside the team, stepping into any station when we're short-staffed, and training new hires by doing the job with them. This role also takes the day-to-day floor management off our Manufacturing Engineer so she can focus on process and fixture work.

What you'll do

  • Work the line yourself. Assemble, test, and pack product side by side with the team, not just from the sidelines
  • Step in and cover any station when we're short-staffed or ramping:
    • Core: circuit board programming, testing, and assembly into housing
    • Battery: battery-to-protection-circuit-board soldering, enclosure assembly, and test
    • Charger: charger circuit board assembly to charge case enclosure, and test
    • Mechanical Assembly
    • Kitting
  • Train new hires by doing the job with them, not just describing it
  • Run the daily schedule across all stations
  • Hire, manage, and coach production technicians
  • Track output, yield, and downtime, and report status to leadership
  • Enforce safety rules, especially around lithium batteries and soldering
  • Work with the Manufacturing Engineer and Quality Inspector to fix problems on the line
  • Own the training plan and keep certifications current (ESD handling, solder certification, battery safety)

What you need

Required

  • 3 or more years of hands-on experience in an assembly or production role, including some time spent supervising others. This is not a background of management alone
  • Willing and able to physically do the assembly, solder, and test work yourself, every day, not just direct it
  • Experience managing hourly staff, including hiring, scheduling, and coaching
  • Comfortable reading and enforcing written procedures (SOPs)
  • Clear, direct communicator who can solve problems on the spot
  • High volume production experience with the ability to fill any production role on the line
  • Microelectronics soldering experience
  • Willing to complete and maintain certifications: ESD handling, solder certification, lithium battery safety

Strongly preferred

  • Direct experience configuring and using MRP or manufacturing order management systems
  • Epoxy potting process experience
  • Printed circuit board assembly In Circuit Test (ICT) process experience
  • Pick-pack-ship hands-on experience
  • GMP and Lean Manufacturing experience

A plus

  • Experience with new-product introduction or small-batch production