Operations supervisors handle the everyday problems that arise during the daily business. They must be aware of who they can go in times of emergencies and are familiar with the company's policies and procedures. If municipal or state inspectors show up, they must to be prepared. Additionally, the supervisor of operations should meet with supervisors, stay on top of any policy changes and adhere to the relevant safety protocols. To ensure that operations run efficiently and in a timely manner operations supervisors should be able to handle any situation that occurs in the workplace or outside of the workplace (such as problems concerning suppliers). Although the work is usually performed during normal working hours, operations supervisors are often required to be available on weekends and nights.
Operations supervisors usually have an undergraduate degree of four years in business or another relevant field, in addition to safety certifications. They should be hard-working smart, organized, and intelligent. A successful supervisor of operations is motivated by self, a great communicater, and a great listener. They should be at ease working in the office, and also working on the job.