Supervisors, Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing (9224)

Job titles

• buffing and lacquering foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
• chair assembly foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
• desk assembly foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
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Nature of work

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers who manufacture furniture and fixtures made of wood or other materials. They are employed in furniture and fixtures manufacturing establishments.

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 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 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.

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