Job description Sewing Machine Operators Supervisor in Nova Scotia

Find out what work is like for a sewing machine operators supervisor in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing (NOC 92015).

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

Description

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.

Work week duration

Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week.
Between 35 to 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Supervise, coordinate 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 coordinate 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.

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

  • Standing

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Textile companies

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Indoors, environmentally controlled
  • Sound and noise
  • Dangerous chemical substances

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 92015), and a list of similar occupations:

  • boot and shoe foreman/woman
  • canvas products manufacturing foreman/woman
  • dye room supervisor
  • embroidery supervisor - fabric products
  • fabric-cutting department foreman/woman
  • finishing supervisor - textiles
  • foreman/woman - textile processing
  • fur dressing foreman/woman
  • hat and cap makers foreman/woman
  • knitting supervisor
  • leather products sample room foreman/woman
  • sewing machine operators supervisor
  • stitching department supervisor
  • tannery foreman/woman

Similar occupations Help - Similar occupations

Similar occupations

This section lists other occupations that are part of the same broad occupational category as Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). These occupations involve similar core qualifications but involve different responsibilities. To see more similar occupations, use the Job Transition Tool.

Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

Labour Market Information Survey
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