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Food Production Supervisor

A Food Production Supervisor manages a team in a processing facility, ensuring production quality and safety standards while handling staff training and rostering.

How do I become a food production supervisor

Get qualified to work as a food production supervisor with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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In Australia, a full time Food Production Supervisor generally earns $1,710 per week ($88,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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This industry has seen an increase in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 30,400 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Food Production Supervisor. Food Production Supervisors may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly in larger towns and cities where processing facilities are located.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If a career as a Food Production Supervisor interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Food Processing. You’ll learn to maintain a food safety plan and deal with contamination and spoilage. This course covers topics such as scheduling and managing food production and food safety audits.

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Food Production Supervisor careers

A Food Production Supervisor manages a team of workers at a food processing facility. You might supervise the overall production of food and drink products or work in a particular department such as packaging or shipping. Food Production Supervisors ensure products meet quality standards and make sure all food safety standards are met. You might handle issues such as staff rostering or training.

Food Production Supervisors should have good organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. You’ll need to be a good leader and able to communicate well with your team. Food Production Supervisors should be able to work to a deadline and manage their time well.