Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing – NOC : 9223

Unit Group

9223 Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate and inspect electrical components, appliances, motors and industrial equipment. They are employed by companies that manufacture electrical products.

Example Titles

foreman/woman, electrical motor assembly

foreman/woman, electrical transformer assembly

foreman/woman, switchgear assembly

supervisor, electrical appliance assembly

supervisor, electrical equipment manufacturing

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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, fabricate and inspect various types of electrical apparatus and equipment such as electrical appliances, batteries, electric motors, transformers and generators and electrical switchgear and control equipment
Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
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.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Post-secondary education in electrical or manufacturing technology or other related discipline may be required for some positions in this group.
Several years of experience as an assembler, inspector or lead hand are required.

Classified elsewhere

Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing (9524)
Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers (9525)
Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (7202)
Supervisors, electronics manufacturing (9222)