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92015.00 – Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing

Supervisors in textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Boot and shoe foreman/woman
  • Canvas products manufacturing foreman/woman
  • Dye room supervisor
  • Embroidery supervisor - fabric products
  • Fabric-cutting department foreman/woman
  • Finishing supervisor - textiles
  • Foreman/woman - textile processing
  • Fur dressing foreman/woman
  • Hat and cap makers foreman/woman
  • Knitting supervisor
  • Leather products sample room foreman/woman
  • Sewing machine operators supervisor
  • Stitching department supervisor
  • Tannery foreman/woman

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Supervise, coordinate 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 textile products
  • Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate 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.

Additional information

  • There is some mobility among supervisory positions in this group.
  • Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

92 – Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and utilities operators and controllers

Sub-major group

920 – Supervisors, processing, manufacturing, assembly and fabrication occupations

Minor group

9201 – Supervisors, processing and manufacturing occupations

Unit group

92015 – Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing

Occupational profile

92015.00 – Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing

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