Supervisor
A supervisor is a person in a managerial position. The person is responsible for supervising and guiding a team or group of employees. A supervisor's duties include leading, motivating and supporting employees to achieve goals and improve performance. Supervisors are important for promoting productivity, solving problems and maintaining a positive work environment.
Different roles and duties of supervisors
Supervisors can be found in almost every industry and organization, think retail, healthcare and manufacturing. Supervisors are found at different levels within an organization. First-line supervisors directly oversee operational activities, while senior managers provide strategic direction to a department or team.