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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)