Common duties and responsibilities of middle managers
Middle managers handle everyday issues that come up at a specific business site or in a specific department within the organization. While top management focuses on overall strategy and long-term planning for the company, middle management concentrates on interactions with workers and the day-to-day functioning of a specific site, office or department within the company. Some common duties and responsibilities of middle level managers include:
- Developing and implementing day-to-day routines for a specific office, branch or department
- Monitoring employee performance
- Assigning and supervising specific work tasks
- Making sure that processes and procedures are in compliance with the overall organization’s guidelines
- Inspiring and encouraging employees to perform their best
- Coming up with ideas to improve productivity at a specific business location or in a specific department
- Recruiting and retaining hourly or salaried employees
- Interpreting the strategy of top-level management and translating it into everyday policies
- Allocating resources within a branch, office or division
- Reporting issues and performance up the chain to top-level management