Supervisors, food and beverage processing
Career Overview
Supervisors in this group:
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who operate processing machines, and package or grade food, beverage and associated products
- Work in fruit and vegetable processing plants, dairies, flour mills, bakeries, sugar refineries, fish plants, meat plants, breweries and other food, beverage and associated products processing establishments
Job Titles
Duties
Supervisors in this group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who process, package, test and grade food, beverage and associated products
- Set up methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other units
- Solve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Order materials and supplies
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy
- Recommend staffing actions such as hiring and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports
- HACCP co-ordinators identify, evaluate, control and prevent hazards at all stages of the food production process
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
1,580% Employed Full Time
71%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work takes place in a controlled indoor setting
- The workplace may contain strong odours
Career Pathways
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Education, Training and Skills
- Completion of secondary school is usually required
- Post-secondary education in microbiology or chemistry may be required for some positions in this group
- Several years of experience in the food, beverage or associated products processing industry are required
- Hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) co-ordinators require HACCP certification and several years of experience in quality assurance of food production
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Biochemistry/Microbiology
- Chemistry
Skills
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Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
1,580Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kootenay | 35 | 2.2% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 1,270 | 80.4% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northeast | 0 | 0.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 145 | 9.2% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 115 | 7.3% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
860Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 750 | 1.7% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 60 | 0.1% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 50 | 0.3% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 700 |
| Wholesale Trade | 80 |
| Retail Trade | 30 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 20 |
| Agriculture and Fishing | 20 |
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