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NOC 2006 Version 1.0

6214 – Dry Cleaning and Laundry Supervisors

Dry cleaning and laundry supervisors supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Dry Cleaning and Laundry Occupations (6681) and Ironing, Pressing and Finishing Occupations (6682). They are employed by dry cleaning and laundry establishments, fur cleaning establishments, commercial laundries and laundries in hotels, hospitals and other institutions.

Profile

Index of titles Example job titles

  • Apparel-service and furnishings-service workers supervisor
  • Dry cleaner supervisor
  • Dry cleaning supervisor
  • Foreman/forewoman, laundry and dry cleaning workers and press operators
  • Foreman/woman - laundry and dry cleaning
  • Foreman/woman, launderers, dry cleaners and press operators
  • Fur cleaning supervisor
  • Launderers supervisor
  • Launderers, dry cleaners and press operators foreman/woman
  • Laundry and dry cleaning foreman/woman
  • Laundry and dry cleaning workers and press operators foreman/woman
  • Laundry production supervisor
  • Laundry supervisor
  • Production supervisor, dry cleaning
  • Rug cleaning foreman/woman - dry cleaning
  • Supervisor, apparel and furnishings service workers
  • Supervisor, dry cleaners
  • Supervisor, dry cleaning
  • Supervisor, launderers
  • Supervisor, laundry
  • Dry cleaning supervisor
  • Foreman/woman - laundry and dry cleaning
  • Laundry supervisor
  • Production supervisor, dry cleaning

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Dry cleaning and laundry supervisors perform some or all of the following duties:
    • Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of dry cleaning and laundry staff
    • Establish and implement production routines and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
    • Monitor quality and production levels
    • Requisition supplies
    • Hire and train or arrange for training of workers
    • Oversee the cleaning of suedes, leathers and other difficult items.

Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Experience as a dry cleaning or laundry machine operator is required.

Additional information

  • Progression to managerial positions, such as dry cleaning managers, is possible with additional training or experience.

Exclusions

Breakdown summary

Broad occupational category
6 – Sales and Service Occupations
Skill level
B – Occupations usually require college education or apprenticeship training.
Major group
62 – Skilled Sales and Service Occupations
Minor group
621 – Sales and Service Supervisors
Version
NOC 2006 Version 1.0