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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
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$59,461
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Job openings
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25expected 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
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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