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NOC 2011 Version 1.0

9221 – Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in motor vehicle production departments. They are employed in plants which manufacture automobiles, vans and light trucks.

Profile

Index of titles Example job titles

  • Area co-ordinator - motor vehicle assembly
  • Area co-ordinator - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Assembly co-ordinator - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Assembly co-ordinator, motor vehicles
  • Assembly foreman, automobiles
  • Assembly foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Assembly foreman/woman, motor vehicles
  • Assembly supervisor, motor vehicles
  • Assembly zone supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Automobile assembly foreman/woman
  • Body shop supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Chassis assembly supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Co-ordinator, assembly - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Engine dress supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Final-assembly supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Foreman/woman, assembly - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Foreman/woman, automobile assembly
  • Foreman/woman, motor vehicle inspection and testing - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Foreman/woman, motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Foreman/woman, paint department - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Foreman/woman, paint shop - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Foreman/woman, production line - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • General supervisor, assembly - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • General supervisor, motor vehicle assembly
  • Motor vehicle assembly co-ordinator
  • Motor vehicle assembly foreman/woman
  • Motor vehicle assembly general supervisor
  • Motor vehicle assembly supervisor
  • Motor vehicle inspection and testing foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Motor vehicle manufacturing foreman/woman
  • Paint department foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Paint shop foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Paint shop supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Production line foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Supervisor, assembly - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Supervisor, body shop - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Supervisor, chassis assembly - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Supervisor, engine dress - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Supervisor, final assembly - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Supervisor, motor vehicle assembly
  • Supervisor, paint shop - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Supervisor, trim and hardware - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Trim and hardware supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Zone supervisor, assembly - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Zone supervisor, motor vehicle assembly
  • Area co-ordinator - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Assembly foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • General supervisor, assembly - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Supervisor, assembly - motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Zone supervisor, assembly - motor vehicle manufacturing

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
    • Supervise, co-ordinate 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 co-ordinate 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.

Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Post-secondary education in engineering, sciences, business or other related discipline is usually required.
  • Several years of experience as a production worker in motor vehicle manufacturing are required.

Additional information

  • Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.

Exclusions

Breakdown summary

Broad occupational category
9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
Skill level
B – Occupations usually require college education or apprenticeship training.
Major group
92 – Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators
Minor group
922 – Supervisors, assembly and fabrication
Version
NOC 2011 Version 1.0