Job description Assembly Supervisor, Motor Vehicles in the Northeast Region

Find out what work is like for an assembly supervisor, motor vehicles in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling (NOC 92020).

Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling

Description

Supervisors in motor vehicle assembling supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in motor vehicle production departments. They are employed in plants which manufacture automobiles, vans and light trucks.

Work week duration

Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week.
Between 35 to 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers in motor vehicle manufacturing production departments such as body shop, chassis, paint, trim and hardware and final assembly
  • Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
  • Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
  • Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
  • Requisition materials and supplies
  • Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
  • Prepare production and other reports.

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

  • Standing

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Automobile, van and light truck manufacturing plants

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Indoors, environmentally controlled
  • Standard safety equipment
  • Sound and noise

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 92020), and a list of similar occupations:

  • area coordinator - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • assembly foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • assembly supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • assembly zone supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • general assembly supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing

Similar occupations Help - Similar occupations

Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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