Overview
Supervisors in food and beverage processing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who operate processing and packaging machines, and workers who grade food and beverage products. They are employed in fruit and vegetable processing plants, dairies, flour mills, bakeries, sugar refineries, fish plants, meat plants, breweries and other food and beverage processing establishments.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who process, package, test and grade food and beverage products
Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
Requisition materials and supplies
Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy
Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
Prepare production and other reports.
Hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) co-ordinators identify, evaluate, control and prevent hazards at all stages of the food production process.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$37,541
$58,147
$81,860
Job openings
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British Columbia
408expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
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 or beverage processing industry are required.
Certification requirements
Mandatory: You need the following certification to practice as Supervisors, food and beverage processing in B.C.
- HACCP Certification
HACCP Certification
To work as Hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) co-ordinators in B.C., you need a HACCP Certification. Click the link below for more information.
Work Experience
Work experience required
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.