92015

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

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Manufacturing & utilities

9 › 92 › 920 › 9201

Definition

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. They are employed by textile manufacturing companies, tanneries and other manufacturers of fabric, fur and leather products.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Supervise, co-ordinate 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 co-ordinate 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.

Example job titles

•boot and shoe foreman/woman
•canvas products manufacturing foreman/woman
•dye room supervisor
•embroidery supervisor - fabric products
•fabric-cutting department foreman/woman
•finishing supervisor - textiles
•foreman/woman - textile processing
•fur dressing foreman/woman

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 92015 covers supervisors in textile, fabric, fur, and leather products processing and manufacturing. This occupation falls under TEER Category 2, making it highly relevant for skilled worker immigration pathways to Canada. Qualified professionals in this category are responsible for supervising, co-ordinating, and scheduling the activities of workers who operate processing machines, spin, weave, dye, or finish textiles, and manufacture leather or fur products. They play a critical role in quality control, ensuring production schedules are met and safety procedures are strictly followed.

To qualify for Canadian immigration under NOC 92015, candidates typically need to demonstrate completion of secondary school, coupled with several years of experience as a machine operator or worker within the textile, fabric, leather, or fur products manufacturing sector. Because this is a TEER 2 occupation, individuals may be eligible for key economic immigration streams, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (Express Entry) and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Applicants must satisfy standard IRCC requirements, including language proficiency testing and educational credential assessments.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official and up-to-date guidance, please refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or consult a regulated Canadian Regulated Immigration Consultant (RCIC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.