Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing – NOC : 9224

Unit Group

9224 Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing

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.

Example Titles

foreman/woman, desk assembly

foreman/woman, furniture assembly

foreman/woman, woodworking machine operators – furniture and fixtures manufacturing

laminating foreman/woman

supervisor, furniture and fixture manufacturing

supervisor, furniture finishers

supervisor, woodworking machine operators

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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 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.

Classified elsewhere

Cabinetmakers (7272)
Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (7204)
Furniture and fixture assemblers and inspectors (9532)
Furniture finishers and refinishers (9534)
Supervisors of millwork and wood product manufacturing other than furniture and fixture, and wood machining (in 9227 Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly )
Woodworking machine operators (9437)