supervisori

Supervisori are individuals responsible for overseeing a team or process to ensure tasks are completed in accordance with standards, timelines and applicable regulations. They act as a bridge between frontline workers and higher management, translating goals into actionable activities and monitoring day-to-day work.

Core duties include planning and assigning tasks, supervising workflow, monitoring quality and safety, providing training and feedback, addressing performance issues, resolving conflicts, enforcing policies, and maintaining records. They may also prepare reports on productivity, incidents, and compliance.

Supervisori operate in various sectors, including manufacturing, services, construction, healthcare, education, and public administration. In research or academic settings, a supervisor oversees student or junior researcher work. In project settings, a project supervisor ensures milestones are met and resources are used efficiently.

Typical requirements include relevant work experience, knowledge of the processes or systems, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a team. Depending on jurisdiction, formal training, certifications, or safety credentials may be required.

Relationship to other roles: a supervisor usually reports to a manager or project lead; they may have limited budget authority, focusing on operational control and people management rather than strategic planning. The term supervisori is the plural form in several languages (for example Italian and Romanian) of the equivalent English word “supervisor.”