312 Mining, Manufacturing and Construction Supervisors
Mining, manufacturing and construction supervisors coordinate, supervise, control and schedule the activities of workers in manufacturing, mining and construction operations. Tasks performed usually include: overseeing, supervising and coordinating the activities of tradespersons, process control technicians, machine operators, assemblers, labourers and other workers; organizing and planning daily work; preparing cost estimates, records and reports; identifying shortages of staff or supplies; ensuring safety of workers; instructing and training new staff. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 3121 Mining Supervisors 3122 Manufacturing Supervisors 3123 Construction Supervisors Notes Jobs classified in Minor Group 312: Mining, Manufacturing and Construction Supervisors mainly involve planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling and directing the work done by others. Most of the time workers employed in these jobs do not perform the tasks performed by those they supervise, although they frequently have extensive experience in performance of these tasks. Those who carry out the tasks and duties of the jobs they supervise, in addition to controlling the technical quality of the work done by others, should be classified with the workers they supervise. These supervisory jobs often are called “foremen/women” or “team leaders”. In distinguishing between managers classified in Major Group 1: Managers, and supervisors, classified in other major groups, it should be noted that both managers and supervisors may plan, organize, coordinate, control and direct the work done by others. In addition, managers usually have responsibility for and make decisions about: the overall strategic and operational direction of a business or organizational unit (for example about the kinds, quantity and quality of goods to be produced); budgets (how much money is to be spent and for what purposes); and the selection, appointment and dismissal of staff. Supervisors may provide advice and assistance to managers on these matters, especially in relation to staff selection and dismissal, but do not have authority to make decisions. It should be noted that it is not a necessary condition that managers have responsibility for all three of strategic and operational direction, budgets and staff selection and dismissal. The degree of autonomy they exercise may also vary. The critical difference is that supervisors are responsible only for the supervision of the activities of other workers, whereas managers have overall responsibility for the operations of an organizational unit.
Where 312 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy
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Subcategories of 312 Mining, Manufacturing and Construction Supervisors
- 3121Mining Supervisors
Mining supervisors oversee mining and quarrying operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of miners working in underground and surface mines and quarries. Tasks include - (a) supervising and coordinating the activities of workers who extract minerals and other natural deposits from the earth, and who operate underground conveyances or heavy equipment in surface mines and quarries; (b) establishing methods to meet work schedules and recommending measures to mining managers to improve productivity; (c) working with managerial and technical personnel, other departments and contractors to resolve operational problems and coordinate activities; (d) providing reports and other information to mining managers about all aspects of mining or quarrying operations; (e) determining staffing and material needs for the mine or quarry. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Mine deputy - Mine supervisor - Mine undermanager - Quarry supervisor Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Mine manager - 1322 - Mine inspector - 3117 - Miner - 8111 - Quarrier - 8111.
- 3122Manufacturing Supervisors
Manufacturing supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of process control technicians, machine operators, assemblers, and other manufacturing labourers. Tasks include - (a) coordinating and supervising the activities of process control technicians, machine operators, assemblers and other manufacturing labourers; (b) organizing and planning the daily work with regard to plans, economy, staff and environment; (c) preparing cost estimates, records and reports; (d) identifying shortage of staff or components; (e) ensuring safety of workers; (f) instructing and training new staff. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Area coordinator (manufacturing) - Assembly supervisor - Finishing supervisor - Production supervisor (manufacturing) Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Manufacturing manager - 1321.
- 3123Construction Supervisors
Construction supervisors coordinate, supervise and schedule the activities of workers engaged in the construction and repair of buildings and structures. Tasks include - (a) reading specifications to determine construction requirements and planning procedures; (b) organizing and coordinating the material and human resources required to complete jobs; (c) examining and inspecting work progress; (d) examining equipment and construction sites to ensure that health and safety requirements are met; (e) supervising construction sites and coordinating work with other construction projects; (f) supervising the activities of building trades workers, labourers and other construction workers. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Building construction supervisor - Site manager (construction) Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Construction project manager - 1323 - Project builder - 1323 - Clerk of works - 3112.
Other ISCO-08 codes under 312 Mining, Manufacturing and Construction Supervisors
Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 312?
- ISCO-08 312 is "Mining, Manufacturing and Construction Supervisors". Mining, manufacturing and construction supervisors coordinate, supervise, control and schedule the activities of workers in manufacturing, mining and construction operations. Tasks performed usually include: overseeing, supervising and coordinating the activities of tradespersons, process control technicians, machine operators, assemblers, labourers and other workers; organizing and planning daily work; preparing cost estimates, records and reports; identifying shortages of staff or supplies; ensuring safety of workers; instructing and training new staff. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 3121 Mining Supervisors 3122 Manufacturing Supervisors 3123 Construction Supervisors Notes Jobs classified in Minor Group 312: Mining, Manufacturing and Construction Supervisors mainly involve planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling and directing the work done by others. Most of the time workers employed in these jobs do not perform the tasks performed by those they supervise, although they frequently have extensive experience in performance of these tasks. Those who carry out the tasks and duties of the jobs they supervise, in addition to controlling the technical quality of the work done by others, should be classified with the workers they supervise. These supervisory jobs often are called “foremen/women” or “team leaders”. In distinguishing between managers classified in Major Group 1: Managers, and supervisors, classified in other major groups, it should be noted that both managers and supervisors may plan, organize, coordinate, control and direct the work done by others. In addition, managers usually have responsibility for and make decisions about: the overall strategic and operational direction of a business or organizational unit (for example about the kinds, quantity and quality of goods to be produced); budgets (how much money is to be spent and for what purposes); and the selection, appointment and dismissal of staff. Supervisors may provide advice and assistance to managers on these matters, especially in relation to staff selection and dismissal, but do not have authority to make decisions. It should be noted that it is not a necessary condition that managers have responsibility for all three of strategic and operational direction, budgets and staff selection and dismissal. The degree of autonomy they exercise may also vary. The critical difference is that supervisors are responsible only for the supervision of the activities of other workers, whereas managers have overall responsibility for the operations of an organizational unit.
- What does ISCO-08 312 include?
- 312 Mining, Manufacturing and Construction Supervisors contains 3 direct subcategories: 3121 Mining Supervisors; 3122 Manufacturing Supervisors; 3123 Construction Supervisors.
- What is the parent category of 312?
- 312 Mining, Manufacturing and Construction Supervisors sits under 312 Mining, Manufacturing and Construction Supervisors in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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