overseer

noun5

1. •
   One who oversees or supervises.
2. •
   (historical) The manager of a plantation of slaves.

   • It is often deemed advisable to knock a man slave down, in order to tie him, but it is considered cowardly and inexcusable, in an overseer, thus to deal with a woman. — 1855
3. •
   (historical) An officer responsible for the care of the poor, making out lists of voters and those who had not paid taxes, etc.
4. •
   (no longer used) A bishop.
5. •
   (no longer used) A critic.