Supervisors, Fabric, Fur and Leather Products Manufacturing (9225)

Job titles

alterations supervisor - clothing manufacturing
assemblers supervisor - fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing
beam department foreman/woman - hide and pelt processing
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Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Sewing Machine Operators (9451), Fabric, Fur and Leather Cutters (9452), Hide and Pelt Processing Workers (9453) and Inspectors and Testers, Fabric, Fur and Leather Products Manufacturing (9454). They are employed by clothing and textile manufacturers, tanneries and other manufacturers of fabric products.

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 workers who cut or stitch fabric, fur or leather garments and other products in the manufacturing process
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other units
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports.