Preview Questions Shift Supervisor | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How should a Shift Supervisor troubleshoot an issue where automatic shutoff valves fail to activate?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Increase flow to force the valve to shut off

Inspect wiring, check for faulty sensors, and verify valve function

Continue operations, assuming the issue will correct itself

Wait for instructions from higher management before acting

Question 2: How should a Shift Supervisor approach troubleshooting equipment failure during a critical production phase?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Immediately shutdown the entire plant to avoid further damage

Attempt a full system reset without identifying the cause of failure

Wait for maintenance personnel to arrive before taking action

Identify the issue using diagnostic tools, isolate the faulty component, and restore operation quickly

Question 3: How do you assess the effectiveness of safety training for workers in a chemical plant?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By observing workers during routine operations

By relying on employee feedback surveys

By conducting post-training evaluations and testing

By reviewing incident reports to determine the causes

Question 4: How do you motivate a team to achieve shift production targets?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Set clear goals and recognize individual achievements

Focus on reprimanding low performers

Offer financial rewards exclusively

Use public criticism to enforce discipline

Question 5: In troubleshooting a fouled heat exchanger, what should be checked first?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Inspect the cooling and heating fluid flow for blockages

Increase the fluid temperature to improve heat transfer

Ignore the issue as long as the system operates within safe limits

Replace the heat exchanger without investigation

Question 6: How should a Shift Supervisor address performance decline in a specific equipment section that affects production?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Continue production without addressing the decline in performance

Investigate root causes, prioritize repairs, and adjust performance expectations if necessary

Focus solely on increasing output from other sections to compensate

Delay intervention until the next scheduled maintenance check