Food and Beverage Processing Supervisors
(NOC 9213)
in All Manufacturing and UtilitiesThese supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of workers who operate processing and packaging machines, and workers who grade food and beverage products. They work for fruit and vegetable processing plants, dairies, flour mills, bakeries, sugar refineries, fish plants, meat plants, breweries and other food and beverage processing businesses.
Job Outlook
Average
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Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
The employment outlook over the next few years for this occupational group is “average”, which indicates the chances of a qualified individual finding work is comparable to the average for all occupations in Nova Scotia. This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. The number employed in this occupation is expected to remain largely the same over the next few years. With a moderate percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to contribute somewhat to employment opportunities over the coming years. Supervisors in Food and Beverage Processing most commonly work full-time hours.
The median employment income for 60% of Supervisors in Food and Beverage Processing who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $48,944. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
$13.00
Minimum$20.00
Median$36.20
MaximumAnnual Pay
$16,534
Minimum$42,792
Median$69,066
MaximumCompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
Hourly Pay
$13.00
Minimum$23.91
Median$35.04
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,056
Minimum$30,111
Median$70,518
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
These supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of workers who operate processing and packaging machines, and workers who grade food and beverage products. They work for fruit and vegetable processing plants, dairies, flour mills, bakeries, sugar refineries, fish plants, meat plants, breweries and other food and beverage processing businesses.
Job duties
Supervisors in this group:
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers.
- Create methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments.
- Solve work problems and recommend ways to improve productivity and product quality.
- Request materials and supplies.
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy.
- Recommend staffing actions like hiring and promotions.
- Prepare production and other reports.
- Hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) coordinators identify, evaluate, control and prevent hazards at all stages of the food production process.
Sample job titles
- bottling supervisor
- brewer supervsior
- cannabis processing supervisor
- fish processing supervisor
- flour milling team supervisor
- food product testers supervisor
- hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) coordinator
- meat packing supervisor
- packaging supervisor
- poultry graders foreman/woman
- production supervisor
- tobacco processing supervsior
- vegetable packing supervisor
Skills
You must be able to supervise staff, work with teams, communicate effectively, and maintain production schedules. Problem-solving, technical writing, and computer skills are important. For some jobs, physical stamina may be necessary.
Job requirements
- High school is usually required.
- College or university education in microbiology or chemistry may be needed for some positions in this group. Several years of experience in the food or beverage processing industry are required.
- Hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) coordinators require HACCP certification and several years of experience in quality assurance of food production.
Other considerations
There is some movement between this group of jobs when producing similar products or with similar technological or licensing requirements. Movement to managerial positions is also possible with experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Southern
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Halifax
Cape Breton
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Retail trade
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
65+
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
High school
$41,620 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$43,794 median annual incomeLess than high school
$39,843 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$38,647 median annual incomeBachelor
$58,151 median annual incomeCompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
High school
$28,505 median annual incomeLess than high school
$19,224 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$38,781 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$43,975 median annual incomeBachelor
$39,715 median annual incomeEducation & training
Adult High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramThe Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) administers, coordinates, and supports the development and delivery of adult education programs through learning partners in Nova Scotia. Our learning partners include the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations that offer tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED, empowering Nova Scotians to achieve their learning and employment goals.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Biochemistry
College or University ProgramThese programs focus on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. They include courses in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation.
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Biophysics
College or University ProgramThese programs focus on applying physics principles to the scientific study of the mechanisms of biological processes and assemblies at all levels of complexity. They include courses in research methods and equipment operation and applications to subjects such as bioenergetics, biophysical theory and modelling, electrophysics, membrane biology, channels, receptors and transporters, contractility and muscle function, protein shaping and folding, molecular and supramolecular structures and assemblies, and computational science.
Institutions providing this program
Chemistry
College or University ProgramThese programs focus on the scientific study of the composition and behaviour of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.
Institutions providing this program
Wolfville, NS
Sydney, NS
Microbiology
College or University ProgramThese programs focus on the scientific study of unicellular organisms and colonies, and subcellular genetic matter and their ecological interactions with human beings and other life. They include courses in microbial genetics, cell biology, cell physiology, virology, pathogenic microbiology, environmental microbiology, immunology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, and laboratory methods including microscopy.
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