LMI - Detailed description

Job titles

bleaching foreman/woman - textiles
card room supervisor - textiles
dye foreman/woman - textiles
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Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers engaged in processing fibre into yarn or thread; weaving, knitting or fabricating textile products; bleaching, dyeing and finishing textile products; and inspecting textile products. They are employed by textile companies.

Fields of interest

Making or building things, constructing, doing repairs, and performing installations
Managing, organizing, administrating

Main duties

Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of production workers who operate machines to process fibre, yarn, thread and textiles; and bleach, dye, finish or inspect textiles
- 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.

Main characteristics of the occupation

These headings are provided for the following occupation(s) :

Supervisors, Textile Processing (9216)

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 textile machinery mechanic or repairer, textile technician or operator in a process such as weaving, tufting or dyeing are usually required.
* Experience may be required in a specific process or with a specific type or model of equipment.