Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Supervisor includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Making sure employees that report to you meet performance expectations.
  • Giving instructions or orders to subordinate employees.
  • Approving work hours.
  • Ensure great customer service at all levels.
  • Ensuring that the work environment is safe, secure and healthy.
  • Meeting deadlines.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Supervisor duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Supervisor roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.