I'm a current Supervisor at Lidl, having dedicated three years of my life to this role. Each year, I've earned a merit raise, showing my unwavering commitment and growth within the company. However, come July 21, 2025, I face the grim reality of earning significantly less than I did when I was first hired. This unprecedented regression is due to Lidl US eliminating the Supervisor role and replacing it with a lower position as a Shift Lead, accompanied by a pay cut of up to 30% stripping away years of justly earned compensation.

The decision to abolish the Supervisor position not only undermines the hard work and loyalty of employees like me but also sets a disheartening precedent for the company's future. A reduction in pay by such a significant margin is not only financially crippling but also a blow to the morale of dedicated employees who have given their all to ensure Lidl’s continued success in the competitive retail market.

Even more concerning are the parallel compensation changes elsewhere in the company:

***Most Store Managers (SMs) are slated to receive a raise for an undisclosed amount.

***Assistant Store Managers (ASMs) will receive raises of up to $2.50 per hour and, critically, will now assume ALL the core managerial duties that Supervisors previously handled but will no longer have.

Furthermore, mostly all Associates are set to receive a raise on July 21, 2025, resulting in the shocking reality that some long-serving Associates will soon be making more money than Supervisors or "Shift Leaders.

To add insult to injury, the new Shift Lead role only offers a conditional $3 per hour premium, which is paid only when Store Managers and Assistant Store Managers are not in the building. This means we are expected to continue performing essential leadership duties, often with increased responsibilities due to the shift of former Supervisor tasks to ASMs, all while facing a significant pay cut and earning less than those we train or oversee.

Lidl prides itself on valuing its employees and fostering an environment of growth and opportunity. Eliminating essential supervisory roles, drastically reducing compensation for their holders, and creating a pay structure where those with less experience or responsibility earn more, directly contradicts these core values. Our roles as Supervisors have been crucial in maintaining operational efficiency, team cohesion, and customer satisfaction — cornerstones of Lidl’s mission.

We propose that Lidl US immediately reconsider this decision by taking one of the following actions:

1. Reinstating the Supervisor role and allowing those in the position to retain their justly earned pay. This is our primary request, reinforcing trust and ensuring equitable compensation that reflects experience, responsibility, and the true value contributed to the company.

OR, if the elimination of the Supervisor role is deemed irreversible:

2. Providing a minimum of three (3) months' notice before implementing any changes to roles or compensation. This would allow affected employees a reasonable transition period.

3. Offering a fair and comprehensive severance package to Supervisors unwilling to accept the demotion and pay cut. This package should reflect years of service, lost wages, and include benefits continuation (e.g., healthcare) and/or outplacement services to assist in finding new employment.

This move will reinforce trust between the employees and the corporation, ensuring that Lidl continues to be a place of upward mobility and respectability for its workforce.

Please join me in urging Lidl US to reverse this decision, recognizing and rewarding the contribution of dedicated Supervisors, or providing fair alternatives.

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