Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 59'600 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 59'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 62'045 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 66'100 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 70'790 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 78'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsFood
Leiter/in Getreidesammelstelle
You manage a grain collection centre and coordinate the entire flow of goods.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You oversee smooth operations, quality control, and billing at a grain collection centre.
You handle the complete grain flow, from delivery to dispatch. You organise goods receipt, monitor quality, and settle accounts with producers. As a leader, you plan staff deployment and ensure efficient processes. Your daily work secures the supply chain and supports regional farming directly.
FieldFood
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryBakery, Pastry, Confectionery & Milling
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Milk Technician. Based on 285 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+8% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 60'240 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 64'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 70'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 71'712 | 39 |
| Thurgau | CHF 67'200 | 15 |
| Lucerne | CHF 66'200 | 17 |
| Fribourg | CHF 64'261 | 56 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 63'467 | 31 |
| Vaud | CHF 59'817 | 17 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 71'400 | 17 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 67'200 | 42 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 65'000 | 113 |
| Industry various | CHF 64'909 | 75 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 58'908 | 8 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 56'124 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Müllereitechniker/in SMS oder Mischfuttertechniker/in SFT
Official education path
Entry is through specific further training or an internal career development programme.
Typical training path
Müllereitechniker/in SMS oder Mischfuttertechniker/in SFT
Prerequisites
- Abschluss als Müllereitechniker/in SMS
- Abschluss als Mischfuttertechniker/in SFT
Requirements
- Leadership qualities
- Interest in business administration
- Organisational talent
- Communication skills
- Sense of responsibility
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you have relevant agricultural or logistical prior experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Organisational skills
- Numerical understanding
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work at the entrance of the collection centre and check the delivered grain batch for quality and weight together with your team. After that, you coordinate storage in the silos and settle the billing with suppliers.
- You run the grain collection centre independently and coordinate all daily operations.
- You monitor goods receipt and check the quality of delivered batches.
- You organise safe storage and the later dispatch of the grain.
- You settle accounts with producers and verify the data.
- You plan staff deployment and train your employees in the processes.
- You solve operational problems quickly and ensure smooth workflows.
Working conditions
You work at a grain collection centre, which is often located in rural areas. Your workplace includes the weighbridges, storage halls, and the administration office.
Where to learn
- Dachverband Schweizerischer Müller Thunstrasse 82Postfach 1009, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Organisational skills
- Numerical understanding
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Seasonal peaks
- High responsibility
- Weather dependency
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