National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011
- 9 - Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
- 92 - Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators
- 922 - Supervisors, assembly and fabrication
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
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.
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