Food Production Supervisor

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Without food, we cannot survive, and that is why issues that affect the food industry are so important.

Marcus Samuelsson

In A Nutshell

I am responsible for overseeing the safe and timely creation of food products.

I ensure employees are operating equipment properly and working safely on a production line.

I act as a liaison between workers and management, and represent the best interest of employees while making sure they’re meeting goals set by leadership.

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Potential Salary Range

$50,000 - 70,000 Annually

Which provinces would this job be in?

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland & Labrador

Nova Scotia

Ontario

PEI

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

Saskwatchewan

I work in a large manufacturing facility broken down into a few departments. My workplace is very crowded, as we have over 2,000 employees split between two shifts, as well as a number of contractors coming in and out. We also have a very diverse workplace, with people all over the world that work in our plant.

Workplace

Indoor

Job Requirements & Duties

Make sure everybody is working safe, successfully completing their job, and following all food safety policies
Figure out processing schedules, and create plans to continuously improve quality and efficiency
Inspect the quality and safety of products at different stages to make sure all products are up to standard
Help to present the company’s brand and maintain the corporate image
Set up equipment and ensure that all the jobs are manned
Complete production and maintenance reports
Give performance feedback to employees and management

Education & Training

A university degree in operations management or food engineering would be beneficial for this career.
On the job training is also key in this role as each processing plant is quite unique!

Job Outlook

The outlook for food production supervisors is considered to be good to excellent; there will likely be more job openings than there are people to fill them.

Related School Subjects

Ed. Prof. et Tech.

Career Education

Health Education

What words come to mind when thinking about this career?

Food Production Management Processing Factory

Important Skills

Leadership

The quality of work my team does will only be as good as the quality of training I give them, so coaching employees to put care and though into their work is very important.

Problem Solving

When things go wrong on the floor, whether it’s a people or equipment problem, it’s my job to find a quick and useful solution so production doesn’t have to stop.

Detail-Oriented

As the supervisor, it’s important that I notice all the little details on the floor to make sure my team is keeping up a high quality of work.

Verbal Communication

It’s my role to be a communicator between management and employees on the floor, so being confident with verbal interactions is an important part of my work.

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The Best Things About This Job Are…

Working With A Team

Working in a Large Business

Opportunities for Advancement & Promotion

Regular Hours

References

Food Production Supervisor: Job Description and Requirements. (2019).

Production Supervisor – Food and Beverage Processing in Canada. (2020).

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