Description

Supervisors in motor vehicle assembling supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in motor vehicle production departments. They are employed in plants which manufacture automobiles, vans and light trucks.

Job Titles

• Area coordinator – motor vehicle manufacturing
• Assembly foreman/woman – motor vehicle manufacturing
• Assembly supervisor – motor vehicle manufacturing
• Assembly zone supervisor – motor vehicle manufacturing
• Foreman/woman – motor vehicle manufacturing
• General assembly supervisor – motor vehicle manufacturing

Main Duties

• Supervise, coordinate 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 coordinate 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.

Workplaces

• Automobile, van and light truck manufacturing plants

Skills

• Management of Material Resources
• Management of Personnel Resources
• Setting Up
• Time Management
• Coordinating

Abilities

• Auditory Attention
• Categorization Flexibility
• Deductive Reasoning
• Depth Perception
• Far Vision

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Independence
• Leadership

Similar Occupations

• Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (94200)
• Engine assembly supervisor (except aircraft) (in 92023.00 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing)

Source: OaSIS