Job prospects Foreman/woman, Extruding - Rubber And Plastic Manufacturing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing (NOC 92013) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 82%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology