shop foreman
Workshop head honcho
A shop foreman is the supervisor of workers in a manufacturing facility, machine shop, or repair garage.
The role involves overseeing daily operations, assigning tasks, ensuring quality, and serving as the link between floor workers and management: The shop foreman approved the overtime request.
The term persists even as foreman gives way to gender-neutral alternatives in other contexts.
- supervisorOne who directs workers
- machinistMetal parts fabricator
- crewWorking team aboard
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- work orderFormal task authorization
toolbox · tool crib · welder · factory · overseer · wrench · assembly · shift · night shift · punch clock · union · union rep · boss · crew chief · lathe · production · grease · steel
- auto jobsauto mechanic, mechanic, diesel mechanic, auto detailer, car detailer
- bossesboss, bossman, manager, supervisor, overseer
- supervisorssupervisor, overseer, superintendent, boss, line supervisor
- leadersleader, boss, leaders, bosses, chiefs
- woodworkerscabinetmaker, woodworker, carpenter, cabinet maker, joiner
shop foremanfactory hand
Manufacturing facility worker
laborer · rank and file · hourly worker · assembly line worker · plant manager
shop foremansubordinate
One lower in rank
supervisee · underling · team member · worker bee · grunt
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