National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011

9221 - Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in motor vehicle production departments. They are employed in plants which manufacture automobiles, vans and light trucks.

Illustrative example(s)
- area co-ordinator - motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembly foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing
- foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing
- general supervisor, assembly - motor vehicle manufacturing
- supervisor, assembly - motor vehicle manufacturing
- zone supervisor, assembly - motor vehicle manufacturing
All examples
Exclusion(s)
- Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (9522)
- Supervisors of engine assemblers (See 9226 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing)
Main duties

Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers in motor vehicle manufacturing production departments such as body shop, chassis, paint, trim and hardware and final assembly
- 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
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Post-secondary education in engineering, sciences, business or other related discipline is usually required.
- Several years of experience as a production worker in motor vehicle manufacturing are required.
Additional information
- Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.

9222 - Supervisors, electronics manufacturing

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate, test, repair and inspect electronic parts, components and systems. They are employed in electronics manufacturing plants.

Illustrative example(s)
- assembly and testing supervisor - electronic equipment manufacturing
- final assembly and testing foreman/woman - electronic equipment manufacturing
- foreman/woman, electronic assembly
- foreman/woman, printed circuit board fabrication
- production supervisor - electronics manufacturing
- supervisor, communications equipment assembly - electronic equipment manufacturing
- systems test foreman/woman - electronic equipment manufacturing
All examples
Exclusion(s)
- Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (2241)
- Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers (9523)
- Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (2242)
- Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing (9223)
Main duties

Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate, inspect and test electronic and electromechanical assemblies, subassemblies, parts and components
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
- Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies and recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Ensure safety rules and regulations are followed
- Prepare production and other reports
- May set up machines and equipment
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of related helpers and labourers.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Several years of experience as an electronics assembler, fabricator, inspector or tester are usually required.
- Post-secondary education in electronics or a related discipline is required.

9223 - Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate and inspect electrical components, appliances, motors and industrial equipment. They are employed by companies that manufacture electrical products.

Illustrative example(s)
- foreman/woman, electrical motor assembly
- foreman/woman, electrical transformer assembly
- foreman/woman, switchgear assembly
- supervisor, electrical appliance assembly
- supervisor, electrical equipment manufacturing
All examples
Exclusion(s)
- Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing (9524)
- Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers (9525)
- Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (7202)
- Supervisors, electronics manufacturing (9222)
Main duties

Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate and inspect various types of electrical apparatus and equipment such as electrical appliances, batteries, electric motors, transformers and generators and electrical switchgear and control equipment
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
- Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
- 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 electrical or manufacturing technology or other related discipline may be required for some positions in this group.
- Several years of experience as an assembler, inspector or lead hand are required.

9224 - Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers who manufacture furniture and fixtures made of wood or other materials. They are employed in furniture and fixtures manufacturing establishments.

Illustrative example(s)
- foreman/woman, desk assembly
- foreman/woman, furniture assembly
- foreman/woman, woodworking machine operators - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
- laminating foreman/woman
- supervisor, furniture and fixture manufacturing
- supervisor, furniture finishers
- supervisor, woodworking machine operators
All examples
Exclusion(s)
- Cabinetmakers (7272)
- Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (7204)
- Furniture and fixture assemblers and inspectors (9532)
- Furniture finishers and refinishers (9534)
- Supervisors of millwork and wood product manufacturing other than furniture and fixture, and wood machining (See 9227 Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly)
- Woodworking machine operators (9437)
Main duties

Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who assemble furniture and fixtures of any materials, operate woodworking machines and finish furniture to specified colour or finish
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
- Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Experience as a furniture and fixture assembler, woodworking machine operator, cabinetmaker or furniture finisher, is usually required.

9226 - Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers who fabricate, assemble and inspect mechanical and metal products, such as aircraft and aircraft parts, heavy trucks, buses, trailers, motor vehicle engines, transmissions, heating equipment, commercial refrigeration and similar metal products. They are employed by a wide variety of manufacturing companies.

Illustrative example(s)
- aircraft assembly foreman/woman
- engine assembly foreman/woman (except aircraft)
- foreman/woman, metalworking machine operators
- foreman/woman, mobile home assembly
- shipyard painter foreman/woman
- supervisor, helicopter assembly
- supervisor, snowmobile assembly
- truck trailer assembly foreman/woman
All examples
Exclusion(s)
- Aircraft engine assembly and machine fitters' supervisors (See 7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)
- Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (7201)
- Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing (9223)
- Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling (9221)
Main duties

Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule activities of workers who assemble and inspect products such as aircraft, buses, heavy trucks, transmissions, automobile engines and refrigeration and heating equipment
- 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 may be required for some occupations in this group.
- Several years of experience as an assembler or inspector in the same company are usually required.

9227 - Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly

This unit group includes supervisors, not elsewhere classified, who supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate and inspect a variety of products, such as jewellery, clocks and watches, millwork, sporting goods, toys and other miscellaneous products. They are employed in a wide variety of manufacturing companies.

Illustrative example(s)
- foreman/woman, bicycle assembly
- foreman/woman, clock and watch assembly
- foreman/woman, jewellery manufacturing
- foreman/woman, millwork assembly
- supervisor, millwork assembly
- supervisor, silverware manufacturing
- supervisor, sports equipment assembly
- supervisor, toy manufacturing
All examples
Exclusion(s)
- Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (9619)
- Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors (9537)
- Supervisors of woodworking machine operators (See 9224 Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing)
Main duties

Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule activities of workers who assemble, fabricate and inspect products, such as jewellery, clocks, watches, bicycles, millwork, sporting goods and toys
- 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 workers 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 may be required.
- Several years of experience as an assembler or inspector in the same company are usually required.
Additional information
- There is little mobility between different types of supervisors in this unit group.

Date modified:: 2018-03-23

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