A professional who supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in fabricating surgical garments, such as trusses, hosiery, knee and elbow braces, corsets, and belts. Responsibilities include:

• Assigns workers to duties, such as laying out, cutting, sewing, and assembling surgical garments.
• Trains new employees.
• Inspects garments at various stages of production to verify conformance to specifications.
• Consults with management and orthopedic specialists and reads trade journals to develop new products.
• Requisitions materials and supplies.
• Performs other duties as described under supervisor master title.