Schichtleiter

shift supervisor

noun SHIKHT-lie-ter Rare

Also means

shift manager

Usage Note

Schichtleiter oversee a work team during a specific shift in manufacturing, logistics, or retail. Positioned between Teamleiter and Meister in the factory hierarchy; responsible for production targets and team welfare during their shift.

Examples

"Der Schichtleiter meldete den Maschinenausfall sofort an die Instandhaltung."

Natural Translation

The shift supervisor reported the machine breakdown immediately to the maintenance team.

Literal Translation

The shift-leader reported the machine-breakdown immediately to the maintenance.

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