https://www.proz.com/kudoz/french-to-english/business-commerce-general/747706-agent-de-ma%EEtrise-de-quart.html
This site uses cookies. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Cookie settings
  1. KudoZ™ Top
  2. French to English
  3. Business/Commerce (general)

Agent de maîtrise de quart

English translation: see expl.

13:22 Jun 25, 2004
French to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Business/Commerce (general) / industry, job title
French term or phrase: Agent de maîtrise de quart
Title of plant maintenance employee in SAP. I know that "Agent de maîtrise" can mean "supervisor", but how does "de quart" change that?
Michael McCain (X)
France
Local time: 22:12
English translation:see expl.
Explanation:
quart is the french equivalent for "shift" as in shiftwork.
SO unless I am talking through my hat, they are refering to a shift supervisor. This however, would not nean "foreman" as there is usually one foreman per factory (all depending of course), but there can be a number of shift supervisors corresponding to the number of shifts.

Cheers
Selected response from:

peekay
Canada
Local time: 16:12
Grading comment
Thanks everyone. Both translations fine (according to Longman's Business Dict.). I see your point, Michel, but I think "shift supervisor" does imply the "agent de maîtrise" who is on duty.

I will let you know if my translation results in mass confusion ;)

σας ευχαριστούμε πάρα πολύ
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +1see expl.
peekay
4Duty Manager / On call Supervisor
Michel A.


  

Answers


13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Agent de maîtrise de quart
see expl.


Explanation:
quart is the french equivalent for "shift" as in shiftwork.
SO unless I am talking through my hat, they are refering to a shift supervisor. This however, would not nean "foreman" as there is usually one foreman per factory (all depending of course), but there can be a number of shift supervisors corresponding to the number of shifts.

Cheers

peekay
Canada
Local time: 16:12
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 28
Grading comment
Thanks everyone. Both translations fine (according to Longman's Business Dict.). I see your point, Michel, but I think "shift supervisor" does imply the "agent de maîtrise" who is on duty.

I will let you know if my translation results in mass confusion ;)

σας ευχαριστούμε πάρα πολύ

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Bourth (X): Indeed. Shift supervisor, duty supervisor, etc.
29 mins
agree  Robert Frankling: Definition = www.jetudie.com/formations_metiers/ industrie/agent_maitrise.htm
51 mins
disagree  Michel A.: I think they speak about the 'agent de maîtrise' who is on duty/ on call, which is slightly different
1 hr
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Agent de maîtrise de quart
Duty Manager / On call Supervisor


Explanation:
-

Michel A.
Local time: 16:12
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 53
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

Return to KudoZ list

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.

See also:
ProZ.com term search
Search millions of term translations