How to be a first time supervisor?

ShearStressin · 2019-06-15T17:06:08+00:00

Manufacturing here,

First take time to learn how and why things are done. If you don't understand why a process is done inefficiently or wastefully, ask the chief engineer. It's a good idea to build a good rapport with the top-down and bottom-up.

There is always room for improvement in manufacturing, but you can't change everything at once.

Big one: Always be fair with people, and have integrity about product standards.

Edit: the "just get it done" mentality shit doesn't fly with me and is never tolerated because, Made in the USA is on my products.

MaGeTOW · 2019-06-15T16:58:02+00:00

Be consistent.

tdh792 · 2019-06-15T17:30:23+00:00

When I was a teen working, my supervisor told me "You give them an inch and they take your whole arm".

Do not set precedence and be careful when you do favors. A mob will very easily come and say "You gave it to him and what about me?"

I am supervisor now and all I can say is be very firm. People, especially women, are hard to manage.

user_miki · 2019-06-15T18:52:38+00:00

I'm supervisor for 28 Years.

-Be professional.Be impartial.Don't take sides.Don't gossip with subordinates. Don't go drinking with them or party with them.Try to impose respect to others with your character and behavior.

-When you give orders look the person in the eye directly and be dead serious when is about the job.

-Don't scold people in public when they make mistakes.Talk to them about their problems in private.

-Be specific and firm about the tasks to give to subordinates.No vague descriptions.I want this that and this in this time.

- Very important.Always, always,always know more about the your job and your subordinates job than your boss.

There are others but it is enough for you to start with the right mindset.

NVCowboy · 2019-06-15T20:06:54+00:00

Some great advice already posted.

I would add that you keep the mindset of how can you help those you supervise better do their job. Don’t just point and shout, but be willing to pitch in where or when needed to keep things flowing.

Focus on improving the team, and be generous with giving credit when things go well.

Catcrumble · 2019-06-16T10:35:38+00:00

Try not to get angry or lose your cool. Take a min before you chew someone out.

Title	How to be a first time supervisor?
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Date	June 15, 2019 4:54 PM UTC (7 years ago)
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