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
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
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.
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