How to become a Supervisor
Official title: Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
Also called: Tire building supervisor, Rubber hose foreman/woman, Tire finishing supervisor, Tire inspection supervisor, Tire retreading supervisor, Plastics shop foreman/woman, Tire tube building supervisor, Inner tube building supervisor, Rubber fuel tank foreman/woman, Plastic inspector foreman/woman, Rubber goods dipping supervisor, Rubber hose building supervisor
Supervisors in plastic and rubber products manufacturing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who operate processing machines and who fabricate, assemble and inspect rubber or plastic products. They are employed by rubber and plastic products manufacturing companies and in plastic parts divisions of other manufacturing companies.
Main tasks
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of production workers who operate processing machines and who fabricate, assemble, finish or inspect plastic or rubber parts and products
- 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
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports
- May set up machines and equipment
How to become one
Completion of secondary school is usually required. Post-secondary education in sciences or plastics technology may be required for some positions in this group. Several years of experience as a machine operator or an assembler in rubber or plastic products manufacturing is usually required.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $60,938 a year The middle half earn $50,700 to $76,050.
- About 9,400 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 11,300 are projected by 2033. (+20.2%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a Supervisor?
Completion of secondary school is usually required. Post-secondary education in sciences or plastics technology may be required for some positions in this group. Several years of experience as a machine operator or an assembler in rubber or plastic products manufacturing is usually required.
How much does a Supervisor earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $60,938 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $50,700 to $76,050.
Is a Supervisor a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 20% by 2033, from about 9,400 to about 11,300 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a Supervisor?
Usually not. Only 12% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03