United States
9213- Supervisors, food, beverage and associated products processing
Canada NOC:
9213
Job Title:
Supervisors, food, beverage and associated products processing
Job Description:
Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers who operate processing and packaging machines, and workers who grade food, beverage and associated products. They are employed 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.
Main Duties:
Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who process, package, test and grade food, beverage and associated 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.
HACCP co-ordinators identify, evaluate, control and prevent hazards at all stages of the food production process.
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, 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.
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Source Of Info:
National Occupation Classification, (2011)
Statistics Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,
February 2012,
Catalogue no. 12-583-X
