Supervisors, mineral and metal processing

Overview

Supervisors in mineral and metal processing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in mineral and metal processing and manufacturing. They are employed in mineral ore and metal processing plants such as copper, lead and zinc refineries, uranium processing plants, steel mills, aluminum plants, precious metal refineries, cement processing plants, clay, glass and stone processing plants and foundries.

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers engaged in the following duties: operating single or multi-function mineral and metal processing machinery and equipment; operating mouldmaking and coremaking machines or manually make moulds and cores; operating glass process control, forming and finishing machines; operating concrete, clay and stone forming and finishing machines; and operating cement process control machines and equipment

  • Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments

  • Requisition materials and supplies

  • Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity and product quality

  • Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies

  • Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions

  • Prepare production and other reports

  • May set up machines and equipment.

Job titles

  • alumina plant foreman/woman
  • annealing foreman/woman
  • annealing foreman/woman - primary metal processing
  • anodizing foreman/woman - primary metal processing
  • asbestos manufacturing foreman/woman
  • ball mill foreman/woman - mineral products processing

Employment prospects

Source: BC Labour Market Outlook 2024 edition

Annual salary

Low

$37,812

Median

$83,132

High

$141,758

Job openings

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British Columbia

118

expected job openings (5-year forecast)

Education and training

Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.

  • Post-secondary education in metallurgy, sciences or a related field may be required for some occupations in this unit group.

  • Several years of experience in metal manufacturing or mineral/metal processing environment are usually required.

Certification requirements

  • No certification requirements

Post-secondary programs in B.C.

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