Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing

Overview

Supervisors in textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing. They are employed by textile manufacturing companies, tanneries and other manufacturers of fabric, fur and leather products.

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of production workers who operate machines to process natural, synthetic and hybrid textile fibre, yarn and thread; bleach, dye and finish textiles; operate manufacturing machines to cut, stitch and produce fabric, fur or leather garments and other products; and inspect textile products

  • Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments

  • Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality

  • Requisition materials and supplies

  • Train staff 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.

Job titles

  • alterations supervisor - clothing manufacturing
  • assemblers supervisor - fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing
  • beam department foreman/woman - hide and pelt processing
  • bleaching foreman/woman - textiles
  • boot and shoe foreman/woman
  • bootmakers and shoemakers foreman/woman

Employment prospects

Source: BC Labour Market Outlook 2024 edition

Annual salary

Low

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Median

$59,461

High

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Job openings

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British Columbia

25

expected job openings (5-year forecast)

Education and training

Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.

  • Post-secondary education in textile technology or a related field may be required for some positions in this group.

  • Several years of experience as a worker in the unit group being supervised are usually required.

Additional information

  • There is some mobility among supervisory positions in this group.

  • Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.

Certification requirements

  • No certification requirements

Post-secondary programs in B.C.

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