Overview
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.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Supervise, co-ordinate 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 co-ordinate 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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$50,054
$70,910
$83,424
Job openings
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British Columbia
12expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Experience as a furniture and fixture assembler, woodworking machine operator, cabinetmaker or furniture finisher, is usually required.
Certification requirements
Work Experience
Work experience required
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.