You won’t see it in the report.
But every time a placement doesn’t show up, isn’t trained properly, or just isn’t the right fit, your floor supervisor pays the price first.
Leads are your first line of accountability and the first to absorb the ripple effects of bad staffing.
Here’s what that cost looks like in real time:
- They Become Trainers by Default
When new hires arrive unprepared, leads spend their time shadowing instead of supervising. That pulls them off their core responsibilities and slows the entire shift. - They Cover Gaps Themselves
Short a body? Someone late? Your lead usually steps in to fill the role…on top of running the floor. That might work short-term, but over time it leads to burnout and exit risk. - They Juggle Problems That Shouldn’t Be Theirs
Poor placements often come with attitude, reliability, or pace issues. And your floor lead is the one fielding the complaints, chasing down answers, and trying to hold things together.
Why This Matters More Than You Think
Supervisors and leads are the glue of any operation. When staffing puts pressure on them, you risk breaking the part of your team that holds everything else in place.
How LSI Supports Your Leads
At LSI, we match workers to your site’s expectations, not a job title. We:
- Train forklift drivers on your equipment
- Place workers who match your shift’s pace and pressure
- Provide on-site support to reduce supervisor load
Your leads deserve to lead.
Let’s give them the support they need.
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