NOC 92015 · TEER Level 2

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

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.

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Moderate

Market Demand

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TEER 2

Skill Level

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BC, MB, ON

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What They Do

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
  • checkPost-secondary education in textile technology or a related field may be required for some positions in this group.
  • checkSeveral years of experience as a worker in the unit group being supervised are usually required.
  • checkExperience may be required in a specific process, or with a specific product or type of equipment.

Market Outlook by Province

BC

British Columbia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing (NOC 92015) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing in British Columbia: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing mainly work in the following sectors: Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 53%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 25%Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 12%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 9% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 89% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations72% of supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 26% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 74% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 15% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations

Moderate

Outlook

MB

Manitoba

The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing (NOC 92015) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing in Manitoba: Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing mainly work in the following sectors: Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): more than 95% 44% of supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing work all year, while 56% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 35 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 56% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 44% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: 40% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Moderate

Outlook

ON

Ontario

The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing (NOC 92015) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing in Ontario: Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing mainly work in the following sectors: Clothing, leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 315-316): 40%Textile and textile product mills (NAICS 313-314): 26%Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 9%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 6% 61% of supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 38% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 62% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 28% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

Moderate

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Core Competencies

Management of Personnel Resources

to train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies and recommend personnel actions, such as hirings and promotions

Time Management

to optimize production schedules, minimize downtime and meet customer delivery deadlines

Categorization Flexibility and Information Ordering

to establish methods to meet work schedules and recommend work measures to improve productivity and product quality

Selective Attention

to supervise the activities of production workers who operate machines to process textiles, fabric, fur and leather products to ensure all safety procedures are followed

Leadership

to delegate tasks effectively, foster a positive work environment, motivate and inspire members of textile, fabric, fur or leather products processing and manufacturing

Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production

to understand technical aspects related to product specifications, material properties, equipment maintenance and regulatory compliance

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