forewoman
noun [ C ]
uk/ˈfɔːwʊmən/ usplural forewomen HR, WORKPLACE
a woman who is in charge of a group of workers:
She's a forewoman who commands respect and recommends having a sense of humor on the job.
LAW
in a court of law, a woman on a jury who is chosen to be in charge of the jury's discussions and to speak officially for them