9226-NOC

Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly

(NOC 92024)
Annual Earnings
$72,203
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
50

Career Overview

This group includes supervisors, not elsewhere classified, who supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who:

  • Assemble, make and inspect a variety of products, such as jewellery, clocks and watches, millwork, sporting goods, toys and other miscellaneous products
  • Are employed in a wide variety of manufacturing companies

Duties

Supervisors in this group perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate and inspect products, such as jewellery, clocks, watches, bicycles, millwork, sporting goods and toys
  • Set up methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
  • Solve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
  • Order materials and supplies
  • Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policy
  • Recommend staffing actions such as hiring and promotions
  • Prepare production and other reports
  • May set up machinery and equipment

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$72,203

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$52.00/hr
Median$34.62/hr
Low$25.00/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

255

% Employed Full Time

69%
Source: 2021 Census

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

  • Work takes place in a regular controlled indoor setting
  • The workplace many noisy enough to affect hearing

Career Pathways

There is little movement between different types of supervisors in this unit group.

Occupational Interests

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For more about occupational interests visit Skills for the Future Workforce > Characteristics.

Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

Enterprising
Enterprising

Job Titles

Bicycle assembly foreman/woman
Clock and watch assembly foreman/woman
Jewellery manufacturing foreman/woman
Millwork assembly supervisor
Silverware manufacturing supervisor
Sports equipment assembly supervisor
Toy manufacturing supervisor

Education, Training and Skills

  • Completion of secondary school may be required
  • Several years of experience as an assembler or inspector in the same company are usually required

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Academic/Basic Upgrading
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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

72%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

72%
Management of Personnel Resources

Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.

72%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

72%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

68%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

68%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

68%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

68%
Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

65%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

62%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

255
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 10 3.9%
Kootenay 15 5.9%
Mainland/Southwest 160 62.7%
North Coast and Nechako 0 0.0%
Northeast 0 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 50 19.6%
Vancouver Island/Coast 15 5.9%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

50
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo Not available Not available
Kootenay Not available Not available
Mainland/Southwest 30 0.2%
North Coast and Nechako Not available Not available
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan 20 0.5%
Vancouver Island/Coast Not available Not available
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Manufacturing30
Retail Trade10
Professional, Scientific And Technical Services0
Wholesale Trade0
Information, Culture And Recreation0
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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