What is the best way of dealing with a manager that refusing to treat you with respect.

In my position as a supplier quality engineer I need to work with the production quality engineers on a daily basis. The manager of that department has taken a dis-likeing toward me. He has even gone so far as to direct his engineers to not directly communicate with me but to address all requests for additional information to him. He then calls my manager and complains. My manager is generaly supportive, but I can tell it is wearing on him.

I would really like to determine a good solution. I have 10 years with the company and would like to stay. I have enjoyed working with our suppliers and have a good repore with the different companies. However, if I cannot find a solution, I will need to seek employment elsewhere.

Does anyone have any suggestions??

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Staying in that company for 10 years is long which means that the company likes your performance and you are happy with the company. The immediate solution is to seek advice from your manager and tell him about the manager of another department. Ask him for advice to whom you will tell your concern.

If worse comes to worst, that's the time when you decide to leave the company for good. Hope this helps.

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I feel you must talk it out to the manager and see ask what problem does he have with you. probably you can change yourself a little so that matters become a little better. Since you want to continue in the same organization then might as well be happy where you are working.

Based on what you've written, I would read between the lines here and infer that this manager believes that you are not competent in some regard. That really is the only logical explanation for why he and his employees bypass you in business matters that are clearly your responsibility. The other less likely scenario is that he just doesn't like you personally because of your religion, personality, politics, etc. Scenario 2 could be covered under federal anti-discrimination legislation if applicable although this is probably not the case in your situation.

So, reverting to scenario 1 - you must determine why the manager feels you are incompetent. The only way to accomplish this is to confront the manager in confidentiality (not in front of other employees), express your interest in growing professionally within the organization, and advise him that you are concerned that he won't let his employees come to you for business matters. At that point, he'll have to give you a reason. If the other manager honestly believes that you're willing to take action to be more effective in your capacity, I doubt he'd have any problem relaxing his stance against you.

If all else fails, I would recommend discussing this with (1) your manager (2) your HR or personnel office.

These are just some suggestions. Good luck!

As a first step with HR I'd recommend asking for "advice" instead of starting off by submitting a complaint.

If you provide some very basic details to HR (not naming names etc), they're often a great source of information. I've worked with a few great HR professionals in the past and they have always done a great job of steering me in the right direction.

If the initial chat with HR doesn't lead to the solution, you can always follow up with your boss again or HR again. 10 years is a long time, it would be tough for them to let you go. Who knows, they may be willing to take some big steps to keep you on board.

It's really hard working in a field which you are not appreciated. But like other/s have already mentioned. You should determine what caused this feud/dislike... Well, if it was me I'd ignore him. After all it can't be helped if anyone likes/dislikes me. I have my own identity, and if I'm doing nothing wrong I have no worries.

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Talk to him, if still a problem. Leave the job.

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