Overview

What’s involved

A processing manager oversees the processing facility and is responsible for setting and achieving the production targets and business objectives. They set budgets and production targets and ensure that the business is safe, efficient, and profitable.

How do they spend their day?

A processing manager works to ensure the success of the business and completes tasks such as:

  • Strategic and business planning
  • Site infrastructure
  • Setting budgets and production targets
  • Attending/chairing meetings
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance via internal auditing program for product quality and food safety
  • Analysis of production data
  • Product quality and safety
  • Site innovation and efficiency
  • Product sale and distribution

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$100,000 - $130,000 per year
Skills you will use
Budgeting
Food safety and quality
Leadership
Workplace safety

Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Food Technology, SFI40219 Certificate IV in Seafood Post-Harvest Operations or FBP40321 Certificate IV in Food Processing.

A relevant degree or qualification in food processing, seafood technology, or a related field is often preferred. Experience in seafood processing and management is valuable.

Budgets, production schedules, workplace safety, regulatory requirements for biosecurity, food safety and quality for production, packaging, storage, and distribution.

Leadership, responsible, attention to detail, enjoys achieving results.

Courses and Training

The seafood industry offers continuous learning experiences that can enhance your knowledge and skills.

Bachelor of Business
4 years

This qualification will give you the theory, practice and knowledge required to work with international export market