Someone in the same department has changed roles – how do you adapt to the new job?
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I recently encountered a problem: I used to be the shift supervisor at the company, but during a job application there, I ended up working in the procurement department. Because working shifts used to be very tiring. But it’s not stressful; the work is relatively easy. Moreover, the management used to pay a lot of attention to this, but after the role changed to procurement and a new manager took over, the previous relaxed working environment was lost. To keep up with the factory’s production needs, many items had to be purchased, and there were time constraints as well, resulting in great pressure. At the same time, the pressure from leadership makes things even more difficult to bear. I really want to quit, but I’m hesitant; after all, I’m young and don’t know how to move forward. Things always take the worst turn; if that happens, I’ll just stop doing it. The work pressure is high; it’s really worrying. How should it be adjusted? Please give a method.
Get up to speed with the role quickly; once the first batch of materials arrives, the rest will be easy to handle. The leader should not shirk responsibility when assigning tasks, but it’s important to give the leader the impression that one is working hard to resolve the issues, rather than ignoring them; I think that’s about it. It was completed successfully for only one reason ； There can be N reasons for not wanting to finish it. Besides, it’s raining heavily in Jiangsu; there are all kinds of force majeure situations for which excuses can be found.
It’s mainly due to unfamiliarity with the new role: 1. I’m not familiar with the colleagues and need to integrate quickly; 2. I’m not familiar with the work processes and need to learn faster; 3. I’m not familiar with my supervisors and need to communicate with them; 4. I’m not familiar with the business aspects and need to be more active in participating
PS, it’s not my problem – it’s just an issue with knowing certain people. I actually work quite hard; I started out in production. Purchasing, especially in the area of equipment, isn’t very related to my original field of expertise, and I was dismissed by the boss right from the start. Furthermore, I work hard; I’ve only been in this field for 2 months and have handled some tasks, but there is a big gap compared to those who have 5 years of experience. The work pace is very fast. Especially since factories may undergo major repairs in the summer, it needs to be completed before those repairs take place. So there is pressure.
I know, but this person has a close relationship with you~ It still depends on which authority department is involved and whether the higher-ups are decisive in their decisions. As long as production is not disrupted, it’s up to the management to decide how much of a difference it makes if things are done a day earlier or later. Communicate and seek advice from your supervisors more often; be a bit bolder. When I first graduated, my first project manager was fine, but he left after being demoted due to internal conflicts ； The second project manager didn’t like me; to be honest, I didn’t know what to do at that time either, and there was no one to guide me. In the end, I resigned before the new ship was commissioned and after the pipeline construction was completed.
It might be better if these time periods are a bit longer; it’s clear that leaders treat people differently – some are more demanding, while others are less strict. Sometimes they even say bluntly that if someone doesn’t do well, they should go back.
This takes time; you’ll get used to it after half a year! There’s no other way! It takes time; as long as one is willing to learn and the management is willing to give time, there’s no problem!
Adjust your mindset, adapt to the environment, and believe that you can do better
In a new environment, it’s necessary to adapt quickly. Although managers are aware that newcomers are not familiar with things yet, it’s human nature to want to avoid having people who are idle; as a result, they tend to keep an eye on the newcomers, paying particular attention to their work attitude. After all, it’s natural for a newcomer to not know everything; it’s okay to be bold enough to ask more questions and seek advice from others, especially from supervisors. Don’t bear all the pressure by yourself. By doing this, you can also show them that the newcomer is working hard and eager to improve. Accumulate as many records as possible of the tasks that have been completed. As a purchaser, it’s useful to keep track of the suppliers who provide common materials; over time, purchasing the same materials becomes much easier.
I think it’s the mindset. Sometimes it’s a bit of unnecessary worry, and other times it feels like self-distraction. But generally, people who work in procurement at their company don’t stay there for very long. It really worries him
Take your time; don’t think about quitting every day. Talk more with the former purchasers, discuss work matters, and gain some experience! I walked it step by step; looking back, it turned out to be so simple!