Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing
Career Overview
Supervisors in electronics manufacturing:
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate, test, repair and inspect electronic parts, components and systems
- Work in electronics manufacturing plants
Supervisors in electrical products manufacturing:
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who assemble, make and inspect electrical components, appliances, motors and industrial equipment
- Work in companies that manufacture electrical products
Job Titles
Duties
Electrical manufacturing supervisors perform some of or all the following duties:
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who assemble, make, inspect and test electronic and electromechanical assemblies, subassemblies, parts and components
- Set up methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
- Solve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Order materials and supplies
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy
- Recommend staffing actions such as hiring and promotions
- Ensure safety rules and regulations are followed
- Prepare production and other reports
- May set up machines and equipment
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related helpers and labourers
Electronics and electrical product manufacturing supervisors perform some of or all the following duties:
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who assemble, make and inspect various types of electrical apparatus and equipment such as electrical appliances, batteries, electric motors, transformers and generators and electrical switchgear and control equipment
- Set up methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
- Solve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Order materials and supplies
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy
- Recommend staffing actions such as hiring and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports
- May set up machines and equipment
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
250% Employed Full Time
80%Work takes place in a regular controlled indoor setting.
Career Pathways
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Education, Training and Skills
- Completion of secondary school is required
- Post-secondary education in electronics, electrical or manufacturing technology or a related discipline is usually required for some positions in this group
- Several years of experience as an electronics or electric assembler, fabricator, inspector, tester or lead hand are usually required for some positions in this group
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering
Skills
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Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
250Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kootenay | 10 | 4.1% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 200 | 81.6% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northeast | 0 | 0.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 35 | 14.3% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
130Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 120 | 1.3% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | Not available | Not available |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 10 | -1.1% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 90 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 10 |
| Retail Trade | 10 |
| Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | 10 |
| Wholesale Trade | 10 |
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