92015 – Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing

Lead statement

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.

Main duties

• Supervise, coordinate 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 coordinate 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.

Employment requirements

• 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.

Example job titles

bleaching foreman/woman - textiles · card room supervisor - textiles · dye foreman/woman - textiles · dye room foreman/woman - textile processing · dye room supervisor · dye room supervisor - textiles · dye room supervisor - textiles processing · dyehouse supervisor - textile processing · spun yarn preparation foreman/woman · finishing supervisor - textiles · foreman/woman - textile processing · finishing department foreman/woman - textile processing · inspection foreman/woman - textile processing · textile processing foreman/woman · knitting foreman/woman · knitting foreman/woman - textile processing · latex carpet-backing department foreman/woman · preparation department foreman/woman - textiles · quality control foreman/woman - textiles · spinning room foreman/woman - textiles · spinning supervisor - textiles · dyeing supervisor - textiles · knitting supervisor · knitting supervisor - textile processing · textile processing supervisor · weaving supervisor · spun yarn preparation supervisor - textile processing · yarn preparation supervisor - textiles · tufting supervisor - textiles · twisting foreman/woman - textiles · weaving room supervisor - textiles · woven fabric inspection foreman/woman - textile processing · weaving foreman/woman · weaving inspector foreman/woman - textile processing · wool sorting and grading foreman/woman · quilting foreman/woman - textile processing · hosiery foreman/woman · wool sorter and grader foreman/woman - textile processing · tufted-carpet weaver supervisor · finishing department supervisor - textile processing

Wages (per hour)

Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.