United States
9214- Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
Canada NOC:
9214
Job Title:
Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
Job Description:
Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers who operate processing machines and who fabricate, assemble and inspect rubber or plastic products. They are employed by rubber and plastic products manufacturing companies and in plastic parts divisions of other manufacturing companies.
Main Duties:
Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of production workers who operate processing machines and who fabricate, assemble, finish or inspect plastic or rubber parts and 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 sciences or plastics technology may be required for some positions in this group.
Several years of experience as a machine operator or an assembler in rubber or plastic products manufacturing is usually required.
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Source Of Info:
National Occupation Classification, (2011)
Statistics Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,
February 2012,
Catalogue no. 12-583-X
