Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly (NOC 9227)

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

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.