92022 – Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
Lead statement
Supervisors in furniture and fixtures manufacturing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who manufacture furniture and fixtures made of wood or other materials.
Main 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
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
- Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Experience as a furniture and fixture assembler, woodworking machine operator, cabinetmaker or furniture finisher, is usually required.
Example job titles
buffing and lacquering foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · decorating foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · finishing room foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · furniture inspectors foreman/woman · wood machining workers foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · wood sanders foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · cabinet assembler and wood furniture maker foreman/woman · desk assembly foreman/woman · desk assembly foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · veneering shop foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · furniture assembly foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · furniture finishers foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · gluing foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · wood-machining quality-control inspectors foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · laminating foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · laminating foreman/woman · metal furniture assembly foreman/woman · paint department foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · wood sawing foreman/woman (except sawmill) · woodworking machine department foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · woodworking machine operators foreman/woman · woodworking machine operators foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · furniture and fixtures manufacturing supervisor · furniture finishers supervisor · woodworking machine operators supervisor - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · furniture components sanding department foreman/woman · machining foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · furniture gluers foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · furniture finishing foreman/woman - furniture and fixtures manufacturing · chair assembly 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 · mattress manufacturing foreman/woman
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.33 | $28.50 | $36.54 |
| Quebec | $25.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 |
| Ontario | $21.72 | $30.00 | $38.46 |
| Manitoba | $22.90 | $27.22 | $40.64 |
| Alberta | $22.34 | $26.58 | $40.99 |
| British Columbia | $20.00 | $33.65 | $34.00 |
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.