92020 – Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
Lead statement
Supervisors in motor vehicle assembling supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in motor vehicle production departments.
Main duties
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers in motor vehicle manufacturing production departments such as body shop, chassis, paint, trim and hardware and final assembly
- 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
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Post-secondary education in engineering, sciences, business or other related discipline is usually required.
- Several years of experience as a production worker in motor vehicle manufacturing are required.
Example job titles
area coordinator - motor vehicle manufacturing · assembly foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing · automobile assembly foreman/woman · assembly coordinator - motor vehicle manufacturing · motor vehicle manufacturing foreman/woman · paint shop foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing · paint department foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing · motor vehicle assembly general supervisor · motor vehicle inspection and testing foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing · production line foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing · motor vehicle assembly supervisor · assembly supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing · body shop supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing · chassis assembly supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing · engine dress supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing · final-assembly supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing · motor vehicle assembly coordinator · paint shop supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing · trim and hardware supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing · motor vehicle assembly zone supervisor · assembly zone supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing · area coordinator - motor vehicle assembly · motor vehicle assembly foreman/woman · foreman/woman - motor vehicle manufacturing · general assembly supervisor - motor vehicle manufacturing
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $23.00 | $34.62 | $50.48 |
| Quebec | $27.97 | $32.00 | $63.46 |
| Ontario | $23.00 | $34.62 | $49.33 |
| Manitoba | $18.86 | $24.92 | $35.53 |
| Alberta | $24.31 | $33.27 | $47.31 |
| British Columbia | $27.16 | $37.92 | $56.30 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.