Job description Quality Control Supervisor - Rubber And Plastic Products Manufacturing in the Northwest Region

Find out what work is like for a quality control supervisor - rubber and plastic products manufacturing in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing (NOC 92013).

Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing

Description

Supervisors in plastic and rubber products manufacturing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who operate processing machines and who fabricate, assemble and inspect rubber or plastic products. They are employed by rubber and plastic products manufacturing companies and in plastic parts divisions of other manufacturing companies.

Work week duration

Supervisors, plastic and rubber products 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, plastic and rubber products manufacturing have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of production workers who operate processing machines and who fabricate, assemble, finish or inspect plastic or rubber parts and 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

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Rubber and plastic products manufacturing companies
  • Plastic parts divisions of manufacturing companies

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Indoors, environmentally controlled
  • Sound and noise
  • Standard safety equipment
  • Dangerous chemical substances

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 92013), and a list of similar occupations:

  • blow moulding foreman/woman - rubber and plastic manufacturing
  • calendering foreman/woman - rubber and plastic manufacturing
  • extrusion foreman/woman - rubber and plastic manufacturing
  • injection moulding foreman/woman - rubber and plastic manufacturing
  • injection moulding supervisor - plastic products manufacturing
  • plastic products manufacturing supervisor
  • rubber products manufacturing supervisor
  • tire building supervisor

Similar occupations Help - Similar occupations

Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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