carpentry supervisor

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work setting:

Custom cabinet shop.

Tasks:

• Prepare production and other reports.
• Recommend measures to improve productivity .
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.
• Supervise workers and projects.
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities.
• Oversee apprenticeship training.
• Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions.
• Train or arrange for training.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Set up equipment.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Recommend personnel actions.
• Establish methods to meet work schedules.
• Read blueprints and drawings.
• Requisition materials and supplies.
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies.

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.