NOC 92012 · TEER Level 2

Supervisors, food and beverage processing

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.

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Very good

Market Demand

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TEER 2

Skill Level

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SK, AB, NS

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What They Do

  • Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who process, package, test and grade food and beverage products
  • Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate 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.

Qualifications

  • checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
  • checkPost-secondary education in microbiology or chemistry may be required for some positions in this group.
  • checkSeveral years of experience in the food or beverage processing industry are required.
  • checkHazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) coordinators require HACCP certification and several years of experience in quality assurance of food production.

Market Outlook by Province

SK

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Very good for supervisors, food and beverage processing (NOC 92012) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about supervisors, food and beverage processing in Saskatchewan: Approximately 750 people work in this occupation. Supervisors, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors: Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 86% 76% of supervisors, food and beverage processing work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of supervisors, food and beverage processing are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 74% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 26% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 14% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Very good

Outlook

AB

Alberta

The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, food and beverage processing (NOC 92012) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about supervisors, food and beverage processing in Alberta: Approximately 3,500 people work in this occupation. Supervisors, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors: Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 81%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6% 85% of supervisors, food and beverage processing work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 72% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 28% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 10% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 46% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Moderate

Outlook

NS

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, food and beverage processing (NOC 92012) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about supervisors, food and beverage processing in Nova Scotia: Approximately 700 people work in this occupation. Supervisors, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors: Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 80%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations63% of supervisors, food and beverage processing work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of supervisors, food and beverage processing are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 66% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 34% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 18% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Moderate

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PepsiCo

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HelloFresh

HelloFresh

1 active role · Mississauga, ON

Molson Coors

Molson Coors

1 active role · Toronto, ON

Mark Anthony

Mark Anthony Group

1 active role · West Kelowna, BC

JBS

JBS

1 active role · Calgary, AB

Ya YA Foods

Ya YA Foods

1 active role · Belleville, ON

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Core Competencies

Management of Personnel Resources

to train staff in job duties, food safety procedures and hygiene practices and recommend personnel actions, such as hirings and promotions

Time Management

to coordinate and prioritize tasks such as processing, packaging or quality control inspections to meet production goals

Categorization Flexibility and Information Ordering

to establish methods to meet work schedules and recommend work measures to improve productivity and product quality

Selective Attention

to supervise the activities of workers who process, package, test and grade food and beverage products to ensure all safety procedures are followed

Leadership

to motivate and inspire team members, delegate tasks effectively and foster a positive culture in the food and beverage processing environment

Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production

to understand production processes from raw material intake to finished product packaging to ensure consistent product quality and safety

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