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

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.

The employment outlook over the next few years for this occupational group is “average”, which indicates the chances of a qualified individual finding work is comparable to the average for all occupations in Nova Scotia. This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. The number employed in this occupation is expected to grow significantly over the next few years, which will provide additional opportunities for employment. With a small percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are not expected to be a major contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Supervisors in Other Mechanical and Metal Products Manufacturing most commonly work full-time hours.

The median employment income for 90% of Supervisors in Other Mechanical and Metal Products Manufacturing who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $81,504. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)

Hourly Pay

N/A

Minimum

N/A

Median

N/A

Maximum

Annual Pay

N/A

Minimum

$78,843

Median

N/A

Maximum

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

Hourly Pay

$13.00

Minimum

$23.91

Median

$35.04

Maximum

Annual Pay

$6,056

Minimum

$30,111

Median

$70,518

Maximum

About the job

Nature of work

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 foreman/woman
engine assembly foreman/woman
helicopter assembly foreman/woman
metalworking machine oeprators foreman/woman
mobile home assembly foreman/woman
shipyard painter foreman/woman
snowmobile assembly supervisor
truck trailer assembly foreman/woman

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%

100%

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%

72.4%

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

admission@usainteanne.ca

Website

Nova Scotia Community College

Various, NS

Website

Adult High Schools

Various, NS

Website

Community Learning Organizations