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food production planner

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Description

Food production planners prepare production plans, evaluate all the variables in the process and strive to ensure that production objectives be achieved.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

food waste monitoring systems statistics food legislation quality assurance methodologies food safety standards food fraud food authentication techniques

Practical Skills

apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages ensure cost efficiency in food manufacturing detect bottlenecks disaggregate the production plan apply HACCP enhance production workflow control of expenses schedule regular machine maintenance support management of raw materials give instructions to staff meet productivity targets analyse production processes for improvement communicate production plan implement short term objectives monitor ingredient storage manage backlogs design indicators for food waste reduction develop food waste reduction strategies apply GMP adapt production levels maintain updated professional knowledge create food production plan keep up with innovations in food manufacturing apply control process statistical methods conduct research on food waste prevention use resource-efficient technologies in hospitality apply scientific methods be at ease in unsafe environments analyse work-related written reports keep food laboratory inventory keep up-to-date with regulations provide written content write routine reports liaise with colleagues plan food plant production activities write work-related reports liaise with managers plan schedule act reliably lead process optimisation recruit employees apply foreign language for international trade