9221 – Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling

Supervisors in motor vehicle assembling 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 titles

Area co-ordinator – motor vehicle assembly

Area co-ordinator – motor vehicle manufacturing

Assembly co-ordinator – motor vehicle manufacturing

Assembly foreman/woman – motor vehicle manufacturing

Assembly supervisor – motor vehicle manufacturing

Assembly zone supervisor – motor vehicle manufacturing

Automobile assembly foreman/woman

Body shop supervisor – motor vehicle manufacturing

Chassis assembly supervisor – motor vehicle manufacturing

Engine dress supervisor – motor vehicle manufacturing

Final-assembly supervisor – motor vehicle manufacturing

Foreman/woman – motor vehicle manufacturing

General assembly supervisor – motor vehicle manufacturing

Motor vehicle assembly co-ordinator

Motor vehicle assembly foreman/woman

Motor vehicle assembly general supervisor

Motor vehicle assembly supervisor

Motor vehicle assembly zone 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

Trim and hardware supervisor – motor vehicle manufacturing

Main duties

This group performs 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

Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (9522)

Supervisors of engine assemblers (in 9226 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing)