forelady

/ˈfɔrˌleɪdi/
noun
  1. A woman who supervises a group of workers, especially in a factory or workshop; a female foreperson.
    • The forelady called a meeting to discuss safety improvements in the workshop.
    • As forelady, Maria was responsible for training new employees on the assembly line.
    • The forelady inspected each garment before it left the factory floor.
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