What are the kind of issues supervisors are faced with on a day to day basis?

Answer 1

Out in the world of reality this is a Supervisor's duties (in can change depending on the type of work): * They must be sure that all workers of that particular department follow safety regulations and ALL rules of the company. If a worker does not comply with these regulations it's up to the Supervisor to bring it to their attention and give them two warning and the third time you're out (in most companies.) * They must keep up on all changes to regulations regarding the company they work for. * If working in a company where their workers are using machinery it is up to the Supervisor to be sure all machinery is in good working order and is safe for their workers. * It's up to the Supervisor to protect their workers re safety factors; unjust treatment from the employer or, if unionized be sure the union laws are kept in accordance. * It's up to the Supervisor to communicate to their workers any changes in the companies rules and regulations. * Sometimes they must be sure that all inventory is up-to-date. * If the workers under the Supervisor are working with hazardous or dangerous chemicals it's up to the Supervisor to be sure safety comes first and that any equipment used for that worker is used properly for the safety factor of their workers. * If a worker is injured it is up to the Supervisor to be sure the worker receives proper medical care and report it to either Workman's Compensation (in Canada) or, Office of Environmental & Safety in the U.S. within a 24 hour period. * Supers are expected to keep their workers in line and resolve problems either between the Supervisor and a particular worker or if there are problems between two workers. * Supervisors should keep records of their workers hours as far as how many days a person takes off work or just doesn't bother turning up for work on especially Mondays (often called 'hang-over blues.') If a particular worker is not there to do their job then it sifts down to other workers taking on the extra load and this should be explained in detail to the worker that takes advantage of sick time or simply not turning up for their job whenever they may feel like it. * Supervisors should be vigilant in watching their workers to see who does a good job, who can be counted on so that all facts are there when it's raise time in a company. * Supervisors have the right to suggest to their Superiors if one or more of their workers (if not unionized) deserves a raise, or, if a particular worker should be fired and give a reason. ==== ==== .