operations supervisor

[/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənz ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/]
nounpl: operations supervisors
supervisor de operações
1. A manager responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily operational activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with company standards
The operations supervisor manages the warehouse staff and ensures all shipments meet deadline requirements.
O supervisor de operações gerencia a equipe do armazém e garante que todos os envios atendam aos prazos estabelecidos.
2. A professional who monitors workflows, troubleshoots operational issues, and reports performance metrics to management
As operations supervisor, she tracks productivity metrics and identifies areas for improvement.
Como supervisora de operações, ela acompanha as métricas de produtividade e identifica áreas de melhoria.
In Brazil, operations supervisors are highly valued in manufacturing, logistics, and retail sectors. The role often requires hands-on involvement and strong communication skills. In the USA, this position is standard in hierarchical organizations and typically requires previous supervisory or extensive operational experience. The role emphasizes efficiency, safety compliance, and team management.
NYC Slang
ops supervisor / shift boss
Synonyms / Sinônimos
operations managershift supervisorfloor supervisoroperational managerteam leader
Antonyms / Antônimos
subordinateemployeestaff member

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
supervisor de operações
Standard term used across Brazil in corporate and industrial settings
São Paulo
supervisor de operações / coordenador de operações
Both terms are commonly used; larger companies may prefer 'coordenador'
Rio de Janeiro
supervisor de operações
Standard usage in port and logistics industries
Portugal
supervisor de operações / chefe de operações
Both terms accepted; 'chefe de operações' is also common in Portuguese companies

Related Words

operations managerproduction supervisorwarehouse supervisorquality controlworkflow managementperformance metrics

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping the wheels turning
running a tight ship
keeping operations on track
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