Supervisors, processing and manufacturing occupations

How to become a Supervisor

Official title: Supervisors, mineral and metal processing

Also called: Foundry supervisor, Die casting supervisor, Ore milling supervisor, Salt milling supervisor, Glass cutters supervisor, Metal rolling foreman/woman, Cement processing supervisor, Mica processing foreman/woman, Glass processing foreman/woman, Scrap metal yard foreman/woman, Stone processing foreman/woman, Cement manufacturing supervisor

Supervisors in mineral and metal processing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in mineral and metal processing and manufacturing. They are employed in mineral ore and metal processing plants such as copper, lead and zinc refineries, uranium processing plants, steel mills, aluminum plants, precious metal refineries, cement processing plants, clay, glass and stone processing plants and foundries.

Main tasks

Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers engaged in the following duties: operating single or multi-function mineral and metal processing machinery and equipment; operating mouldmaking and coremaking machines or manually make moulds and cores; operating glass process control, forming and finishing machines; operating concrete, clay and stone forming and finishing machines; and operating cement process control machines and equipment
Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
Requisition materials and supplies
Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity and product quality
Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
Prepare production and other reports
May set up machines and equipment

How to become one

Completion of secondary school is usually required. Post-secondary education in metallurgy, sciences or a related field may be required for some occupations in this unit group. Several years of experience in metal manufacturing or mineral/metal processing environment are usually required.

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Pay · Outlook

Median pay: $70,200 a year The middle half earn $58,988 to $86,717.
About 10,100 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 10,400 are projected by 2033. (+3%)
Projected labour market to 2033: balance.

Questions people ask

How do I become a Supervisor?

How much does a Supervisor earn in Canada?

Median full-time pay is $70,200 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $58,988 to $86,717.

Is a Supervisor a growing career in Canada?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 3% by 2033, from about 10,100 to about 10,400 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).

Do you need a degree to become a Supervisor?

Usually not. Only 10% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Sources

Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03

Updated 2026-10-03