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Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing

(NOC 92022)
Annual Earnings
$70,910
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
30

Career Overview

Supervisors in this group:

  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who manufacture furniture and fixtures made of wood or other materials
  • Work in furniture and fixtures manufacturing businesses

Job Titles

Buffing and lacquering foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Cabinet assembler and wood furniture maker foreman/woman
Chair assembly foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Decorating foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Desk assembly foreman/woman
Desk assembly foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Finishing room foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Furniture and fixtures manufacturing supervisor
Furniture assembly foreman/woman
Furniture assembly foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Furniture components sanding department foreman/woman
Furniture finishers foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Furniture finishers supervisor
Furniture finishing foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Furniture gluers foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Furniture inspectors foreman/woman
Gluing foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Laminating foreman/woman
Laminating foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Machining foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Mattress manufacturing foreman/woman
Metal furniture assembly foreman/woman
Paint department foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Planers, turners, shapers and related wood-machining workers foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Veneering foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Veneering shop foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Wood-machining quality-control inspectors foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Wood machining workers foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Wood sanders foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Wood sawing foreman/forewoman
Woodworking machine department foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Woodworking machine operator foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Woodworking machine operators supervisor - furniture and fixtures manufacturing

Duties

Supervisors in this group perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who assemble furniture and fixtures of any materials, operate woodworking machines and finish furniture to specified colour or finish
  • 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

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$70,910

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$40.00/hr
Median$34.00/hr
Low$24.00/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2024 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

115

% Employed Full Time

74%
Source: 2021 Census

Work takes place in a regular controlled indoor setting.

Career Pathways

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Occupational Interests

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Education, Training and Skills

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required
  • Experience as a furniture and fixture assembler, woodworking machine operator, cabinetmaker or furniture finisher, is usually required

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Academic/Basic Upgrading
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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Active Listening

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.

72%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

72%
Management of Personnel Resources

Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.

72%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

72%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

68%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

68%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

68%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

68%
Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

65%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

62%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

115
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 0 0.0%
Kootenay 0 0.0%
Mainland/Southwest 90 78.3%
North Coast and Nechako 0 0.0%
Northeast 0 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 10 8.7%
Vancouver Island/Coast 10 8.7%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)

30
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)

Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo Not available Not available
Kootenay Not available Not available
Mainland/Southwest 30 0.9%
North Coast and Nechako Not available Not available
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan Not available Not available
Vancouver Island/Coast Not available Not available
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2024-2034)
Manufacturing30
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Resources

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