Other Mechanical and Metal Products Manufacturing Supervisors

(NOC 9226)

in All Manufacturing and Utilities

These supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of workers who make, assemble and inspect mechanical and metal products like aircraft and aircraft parts, heavy trucks, buses, trailers, motor vehicle engines, transmissions, heating equipment, commercial refrigeration and similar metal products. They work for a wide variety of manufacturing companies.

Job Outlook

Average

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  • Estimate Strong growth employment change, 2021-2023
  • Estimate 75 openings due to growth and retirements, 2021-2023
  • Estimate Low rate of unemployment in 2022

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

  • Estimate 435 employment change, 2021-2023
  • Estimate 1945 openings due to growth and retirements, 2021-2023
  • Estimate rate of unemployment not available for these occupation.

Hourly Pay

$21.00

Minimum

$24.00

Median

$47.00

Maximum

Annual Pay

N/A

Minimum

$78,843

Median

N/A

Maximum

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

Hourly Pay

$14.00

Minimum

$20.80

Median

$33.00

Maximum

Annual Pay

$6,056

Minimum

$30,111

Median

$70,518

Maximum

About the job

Nature of work

These supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of workers who make, assemble and inspect mechanical and metal products like aircraft and aircraft parts, heavy trucks, buses, trailers, motor vehicle engines, transmissions, heating equipment, commercial refrigeration and similar metal products. They work for a wide variety of manufacturing companies.

Job duties

Supervisors in this group:

  • Supervise, coordinate and schedule activities of workers.
  • Create ways to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments.
  • Solve work problems and recommend ways to improve productivity and product quality.
  • Request materials and supplies.
  • Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies.
  • Recommend staffing actions like hiring and promotions.
  • Prepare production and other reports.
  • May set up machines and equipment.

Sample job titles

  • aircraft assembly foreperson
  • engine assembly foreperson
  • helicopter assembly foreperson
  • metalworking machine oeprators foreperson
  • mobile home assembly foreperson
  • shipyard painter foreperson
  • snowmobile assembly supervisor
  • truck trailer assembly foreperson

Skills

  • You must be able to supervise staff, work with teams, communicate effectively, and maintain production schedules. Problem-solving, technical writing, and computer skills are important. For some jobs, physical stamina may be necessary.

Job requirements

  • High school is usually required.
  • College or university education may be required for some occupations in this group.
  • Several years of experience as an assembler or inspector in the same company are usually required.

Other considerations

  • Movement to managerial positions is possible with experience. There is typically little movement between different types of supervisors in this group.

By the numbers

Quick look

100

employed in 2016

90.5%

employed full-time

0.0%

self employed

0.0%
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100%
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44.8

median age

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

15,275

employed in 2016

83.2%

employed full-time

3.2%

self employed

27.6%
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72.4%
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44.7

median age

Where will I likely work?

38.1%

Halifax

$94,186 median annual income
33.3%

Annapolis Valley

$67,443 median annual income
19.0%

Southern

N/A
9.5%

North Shore

N/A

Compared to: All NS Occupations

47.0%

Halifax

15.6%

North Shore

12.9%

Annapolis Valley

12.7%

Cape Breton

11.8%

Southern

Top Industries of Employment

89.5%

Manufacturing

10.5%

Professional, scientific and technical services

What is the age of Employment?

45.0%

35-44

32.0%

45-54

14.0%

55-64

9.0%

25-34

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

24.5%

45-54

20.8%

55-64

19.3%

35-44

16.5%

25-34

15.0%

15-24

Top levels of education

33.3%

High school

$54,689 median annual income
23.8%

College Diploma

N/A
14.3%

Trade Certification

N/A
9.5%

Less than high school

N/A
9.5%

Diploma Below Bachelor

N/A

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

38.1%

High school

$28,505 median annual income
23.3%

Less than high school

$19,224 median annual income
19.9%

College Diploma

$38,781 median annual income
12.2%

Trade Certification

$43,975 median annual income
4.5%

Bachelor

$39,715 median annual income

Education & training

High School Diploma or Equivalent

High School Program

Adults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.

Institutions providing this program

Universite Sainte-Anne

Pointe-de-l'Église, NS

Nova Scotia Community College

Various, NS

Adult High Schools

Various, NS

Community Learning Organizations

Various, NS

Employment requirements & contacts

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Additional resources

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