Supervisors, Processing Occupations
What they do?
Supervisors, Processing Occupations:
A. Direct, co-ordinate and schedule worker activities
B. Establish methods to meet schedules, and co-ordinate work with other departments
C. Ensure that systems/equipment operate efficiently
D. Identify, investigate, correct, and document potential environmental/safety problems
E. Resolve problems and recommend measures to improve productivity/product quality
F. Requisition materials/supplies
G. Train staff in job duties, safety procedures, and company policies
Where they find work?
1. Food manufacturing - 17.0%
2. Plastics and rubber products manufacturing - 12.0%
3. Wood product manufacturing - 10.0%
4. Paper manufacturing - 9.0%
5. Primary metal manufacturing - 8.0%
6. Chemical manufacturing - 7.0%
7. Utilities - 5.0%
What education do I need?
1. You usually need a high school diploma.
2. You usually need several years' experience and may also be required to complete post-secondary education related to your area of work.
3. You may need a special certificate or licence.
4. To become a supervisor in food processing, you may need Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, and several years' experience in quality assurance of food production.
5. Many recent entrants have a community college diploma.
High School Subject that will help:
1. Math
2. English
3. Mechanics / Industrial Arts
4. Computer-related courses
What can you expect to make:
The average hourly wages for Supervisors, Processing Occupations is $21.50/HR, which is above average for occupations in the processing, manufacturing and utilities sector and are close to the average for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations. These wages grew at an above-average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Average Wage
Expected Wage by Age
Unemployment:
3% of Supervisors, Processing Occupations are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
Unemployment
Trends in Unemployment
Current Job Outlook:
The job outlook for Supervisors, Processing Occupations is considered Above Average because:
1. Employment grew at an average rate.
2. Hourly wages ($21.50) are close to the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is above average.
3. The unemployment rate (3%) is close to the 2004 average (7%).
Future Job Prospects:
Your job outlook will continue to be Above Average because:
1. The employment growth rate will likely be close to the average.
2. The retirement rate will likely be above average and the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.
3. The number of job openings will likely exceed the number of job seekers.
Highest Concetration:
The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of Supervisors, Processing Occupations are found in Ontario and New Brunswick while the lowest concentrations are in Saskatchewan and Newfoundland.
Unionization Rate:
The unionization rate (28%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations.
Useful Experience:
1. Leadership
2. Safety procedures
3. Staff training
Age Demographics
Age Demographics:
The relatively low percentage of younger workers suggests few entry-level job openings, and could point to a greater need for workers with experience or a number of years of training. The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be above average because of a tendency to retire at an earlier-than-average age (57).
