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Description
Supervisors in furniture and fixtures manufacturing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who manufacture furniture and fixtures made of wood or other materials. They are employed in furniture and fixtures manufacturing establishments.
Job Titles
- Desk assembly foreman/woman
- Furniture and fixtures manufacturing supervisor
- Furniture assembly foreman/woman – furniture and fixtures manufacturing
- Furniture finishers supervisor
- Laminating foreman/woman
- Woodworking machine operators foreman/woman – furniture and fixtures manufacturing
- Woodworking machine operators supervisor – furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Main Duties
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who assemble furniture and fixtures of any materials, operate woodworking machines and finish furniture to specified colour or finish
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
- Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports.
Workplaces
- Furniture and fixtures manufacturing establishments
Skills
- Management of Material Resources
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Monitoring
- Time Management
- Coordinating
Abilities
- Management of Material Resources
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Monitoring
- Time Management
- Coordinating
Personal Attributes
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Independence
- Leadership
- Active Learning
Similar Occupations
- Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (72013)
- Cabinetmakers (72311)
- Woodworking machine operators (94124)
- Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors (94210)
- Millwork assemblers foreman/woman – wood products manufacturing (in 92024.00 Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Canada | $18.00 | $25.00 | $38.00 |
Training
There are no known training programs for this occupation in PEI. If you are aware of a local training program, please contact us.
More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.
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