xưởng trưởng
Definition
- Noun:
- Workshop foreman / Workshop supervisor: The person in charge of a workshop or small factory, responsible for overseeing production, workers, and daily operations.
- Shop floor manager: A manager who directly supervises the activities and personnel within a specific manufacturing or repair workshop.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy được bổ nhiệm làm xưởng trưởng. (He was appointed as the workshop foreman.)
- Xưởng trưởng phải kiểm tra chất lượng sản phẩm. (The workshop supervisor must check product quality.)
- Mọi vấn đề trong xưởng đều do xưởng trưởng giải quyết. (All problems in the workshop are resolved by the shop floor manager.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in contexts involving manufacturing, carpentry, mechanical repair, or any organized production space. It implies direct, hands-on management.
Variants and Related Words
- Quản đốc phân xưởng (n): A more formal or industrial term for a production workshop manager, often for a larger section.
- Tổ trưởng sản xuất (n): Production team leader; a role with a narrower scope than "xưởng trưởng."
Synonyms
- Foreman: A worker who supervises other workers.
- Workshop manager: A person responsible for managing a workshop.
- Supervisor: One who oversees the work of others.
Notes on Usage
- "Xưởng trưởng" is a compound noun. The first part, "xưởng," means "workshop" or "factory." The second part, "trưởng," means "head," "chief," or "leader." It specifically denotes a leadership role within a defined physical workspace for production or repair.