Aquaculture quality supervisor
Also known as: supervisor of aquaculture quality, fish farming supervisor, aquaculture quality manager, fish hatchery supervisor
About this occupation
Aquaculture quality supervisors establish standards and policies for the quality control of aquatic organisms’ production. They test and inspect the stock according to hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) principles and safety regulations.
A specialisation of agricultural technician.
Essential skills and knowledge
- quality of fish products
- apply risk management processes
- ensure compliance with aquaculture standards
- apply HACCP
- apply GMP
- perform HACCP inspections for aquatic organisms
- advise on aquaculture products supply chain
- monitor water quality
- assess cage water quality
- oversee quality control
- quality standards applicable to aquaculture products
- make improvements to work activities
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Quality Control Systems Managers (O*NET 11-3051.01). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Stop production if serious product defects are present.
- Review and update standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals.
- Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
- Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections.
- Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
- Verify that raw materials, purchased parts or components, in-process samples, and finished products meet established testing and inspection standards.
- Typical education (US)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Preparation
- Job Zone 4 of 5
- Interests
- Conventional, Enterprising, Investigative
Top skills: Reading Comprehension, Quality Control Analysis, Judgment and Decision Making, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking
US median pay: US$126,060 a year (2025), 246,250 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (4.1)
- ChemistryO*NET: ChemistryVery important (3.9)
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementVery important (3.7)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsVery important (3.6)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsImportant (3.3)
- Design and TechnologyO*NET: Design + Engineering and TechnologyImportant (3.0)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
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Related occupations
Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
- Quality Control Analysts
- Validation Engineers
- Industrial Engineers
- Industrial Production Managers
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Chemical Technicians
- Regulatory Affairs Managers
- Compliance Managers
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.