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

Example job titles

• boot and shoe foreman/woman
• canvas products manufacturing foreman/woman
• dye room supervisor
• embroidery supervisor - fabric products
• fabric-cutting department foreman/woman
• finishing supervisor - textiles
• foreman/woman - textile processing
• fur dressing foreman/woman
• hat and cap makers foreman/woman
• knitting supervisor
• sample room foreman/woman - leather products
• sewing machine operators supervisor
• stitching department supervisor
• tannery foreman/woman

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Supervise, co-ordinate 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 co-ordinate 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.

Employment requirements

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

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