Description

Supervisors in other products manufacturing and assembly supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate and inspect a variety of products not elsewhere classified, such as jewellery, clocks and watches, millwork, sporting goods, toys and other miscellaneous products. They are employed in a wide variety of manufacturing companies.

Job Titles

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

Main Duties

• Supervise, coordinate and schedule activities of workers who assemble, fabricate and inspect products, such as jewellery, clocks, watches, bicycles, millwork, sporting goods and toys
• 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
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
• Prepare production and other reports
• May set up machines and equipment.

Workplaces

• Manufacturing companies

Skills

• Management of Material Resources
• Management of Personnel Resources
• Monitoring
• Time Management
• Coordinating

Abilities

• Selective Attention
• Auditory Attention
• Categorization Flexibility
• Deductive Reasoning Far Vision

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Independence
• Leadership
• Active Learning

Similar Occupations

• Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors (94219)
• Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (95109)

Source: OaSIS