subject: Supervisor Role In A Supermarket [print this page] In many towns and cities there are supermarkets being opened and are currently operating. Supermarkets provide the necessary goods and services to customers such as the general groceries, treats, gifts, computer games, CD albums and DVD movies as well as other foods and electrical goods. There are a variety of different departments to work in, with one or more supervisor for each of the departments.
The supervising roles are usually promoted from employees lower down the hierarchy. Over several years of experience or outstanding performance, employees doing well will be recognised by the management team will put forward the candidate to go for the supervisor role.
The supervisors within the supermarket should have full knowledge of the products within the departments, be able to train staff, delegate tasks to other members of the team and cover other staffs duties as and when required. As most supervisors are promoted internally and from previous lower end roles, the supervisors would and should be trained on various different duties and departments.
Supervisors can either run a certain department or supervise the entire store depending on the size of the supermarket. Supervisors will need to be on hand as and when needed and be able to solve any problems and queries whenever necessary. It is the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure the effective running of the staff and operations within the supermarket, reporting any problems and liaising with department heads to ensure the working progress is running smoothly.
The increase in the number of supermarkets opening 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, have resulted in the need for more staff including supervisors as well. There are several different shift patterns to choose from including day and night shifts which are currently attracting a lot more students and people looking to work a second job. There is such a wide variety of roles to choose from that working within this industry will only benefit the individual. Although most of the supervisor roles are promoted internally, people with previous supervising skills and experience can also apply by applying to the companys website or in store. It is definitely a role worth applying to and one to work towards if already employed within a supermarket.
