9217 Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing
Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
Major Group 92 : Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators
Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers engaged in textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing. They are employed by textile manufacturing companies, tanneries and other manufacturers of fabric, fur and leather products.
Example Titles
boot and shoe foreman/woman
canvas products manufacturing foreman/woman
cutting department foreman/woman, fabric
dye room supervisor
embroidery supervisor – fabric products
finishing supervisor – textiles
foreman/woman – textile processing
fur dressing foreman/woman
hat and cap makers foreman/woman
sample room foreman/woman, leather products
sewing machine operators supervisor
stitching department supervisor
supervisor, knitting
tannery foreman/woman
Main duties
Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of production workers who operate machines to process natural, synthetic and hybrid textile fibre, yarn and thread; bleach, dye and finish textiles; operate manufacturing machines to cut, stitch and produce fabric, fur or leather garments and other products; and inspect textiles products
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports
- May set up machines and equipment.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Post-secondary education in textile technology or a related field may be required for some positions in this group.
- Several years of experience as a worker in the unit group being supervised are usually required.
- Experience may be required in a specific process, or with a specific product or type of equipment.
Additional information
- There is some mobility among supervisory positions in this group.
- Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.
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