Overview

What’s involved

A processing supervisor oversees a processing team, monitors employee attendance, and provides training and guidance to ensure that workplace health and safety, food safety and quality requirements for production and packaging and storage are met for product sale and distribution.

How do they spend their day?

A processing supervisor works in a chilled processing environment and completes tasks such as:

  • Onboarding and training new employees
  • Ensuring staff have the right personal protective equipment (PPE) for workplace health and safety
  • Monitoring hygiene standards and food safety protocols
  • Monitoring food quality requirements
  • Monitoring packaging requirements for sale and distribution.

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$70,000 - $80,000 per year
Skills you will use
Staff supervision
Teamwork
Food safety and quality
Safety equipment

SFI40219 Certificate IV in Seafood Post-Harvest Operations or FBP40321 Certificate IV in Food Processing.

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

Operation of processing equipment, regulatory requirements for biosecurity, food Safety and quality for production, packaging, and storage.

Responsible, attention to detail, able to provide instruction, teamwork.