Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly
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
Job Titles
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.
Work Environment
# Workers Employed
255% Employed Full Time
69%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.
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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.
Top Skills
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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.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
255Employment by Region
| 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% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
70Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 60 | 1.1% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 20 | -0.6% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | Not available | Not available |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Retail Trade | 10 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 10 |
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