How to become a Supervisor
Official title: Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing
Also called: Weaving supervisor, Dye room supervisor, Furriers supervisor, Hat dyer supervisor, Knitting supervisor, Weave room supervisor, Dressmakers supervisor, Fur dressing supervisor, Hide tanning supervisor, Fur dressing foreman/woman, Dye foreman/woman - textiles, Dyeing supervisor - textiles
Supervisors in textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing. They are employed by textile manufacturing companies, tanneries and other manufacturers of fabric, fur and leather products.
Main tasks
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of production workers who operate machines to process natural, synthetic and hybrid textile fibre, yarn and thread; bleach, dye and finish textiles; operate manufacturing machines to cut, stitch and produce fabric, fur or leather garments and other products; and inspect textile 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 textile technology or a related field may be required for some positions in this group. Several years of experience as a worker in the unit group being supervised are usually required. Experience may be required in a specific process, or with a specific product or type of equipment.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $52,650 a year The middle half earn $40,950 to $66,554.
- About 3,400 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 3,300 are projected by 2033. (-2.9%)
- 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 textile technology or a related field may be required for some positions in this group. Several years of experience as a worker in the unit group being supervised are usually required. Experience may be required in a specific process, or with a specific product or type of equipment.
How much does a Supervisor earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $52,650 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $40,950 to $66,554.
Is a Supervisor a growing career in Canada?
Employment is projected to fall 3% by 2033, from about 3,400 to about 3,300 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a Supervisor?
Usually not. Only 18% 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