This occupation is found in…the food and drink manufacturing sector.
Companies range in size, from small to large. They may produce one type of food and drink product, or a range of products. Products may include biscuits, cakes, confectionary, fresh fruit, ready-to-eat and ready-to cook food, sandwiches, salads, soft drinks and wraps.
The broad purpose of the occupation is… to support the manufacture of quality food and drink products. They conduct start-up, closedown, changeover and handovers in the manufacturing process, often using highly automated equipment and technology. They keep the manufacturing process running through operating machinery, front-line fault diagnosis and resolution, asset care and performing basic maintenance. A key focus for technical operators is food safety, through monitoring Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points and recording the results. As they operate in a regulated environment, they may be involved in conducting internal audits and supporting external audits to demonstrate compliance. Demonstrating compliance will also involve completing and updating documents, risk assessments, and completing traceability records. Food and drink manufacturing will often be a team activity. Technical operators may help to develop and support others through training, mentoring, coaching, buddying and setting an example. They strive to continuously improve performance and quality (considering safety, quality, driving value). They support the implementation of new products or processes. During incidents, such as res, accidents or scares, they implement incident management procedures. Manufacturing process technicians will spend time on the production lines and o-line while working on activities such as projects. They are likely to be required to work shifts, including unsociable hours.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with… process operatives and other technical operators. Along with engineering, maintenance, quality, research and development and packaging teams – depending on company size and structure. They will interact with auditors, regulators and customers undertaking site visits. They typically report to an operational manager, and operate with minimal supervision.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for… working as part of a team to manufacture safe and compliant products. Whilst meeting deadlines, productivity, efficiency, hygiene and environmental requirements, and ensuring the health and safety of self and others.
Typical job titles used for this occupation… Manufacturing technician, Process development technician Process technician, Technical operator, Skilled production operator, Advanced Operator.
There are no statutory/regulatory or othre typical entry requirements.
Occupational profile
This occupation is found in…the food and drink manufacturing sector.
Companies range in size, from small to large. They may produce one type of food and drink product, or a range of products. Products may include biscuits, cakes, confectionary, fresh fruit, ready-to-eat and ready-to cook food, sandwiches, salads, soft drinks and wraps.
The broad purpose of the occupation is… to support the manufacture of quality food and drink products. They conduct start-up, closedown, changeover and handovers in the manufacturing process, often using highly automated equipment and technology. They keep the manufacturing process running through operating machinery, front-line fault diagnosis and resolution, asset care and performing basic maintenance. A key focus for technical operators is food safety, through monitoring Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points and recording the results. As they operate in a regulated environment, they may be involved in conducting internal audits and supporting external audits to demonstrate compliance. Demonstrating compliance will also involve completing and updating documents, risk assessments, and completing traceability records. Food and drink manufacturing will often be a team activity. Technical operators may help to develop and support others through training, mentoring, coaching, buddying and setting an example. They strive to continuously improve performance and quality (considering safety, quality, driving value). They support the implementation of new products or processes. During incidents, such as res, accidents or scares, they implement incident management procedures. Manufacturing process technicians will spend time on the production lines and o-line while working on activities such as projects. They are likely to be required to work shifts, including unsociable hours.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with… process operatives and other technical operators. Along with engineering, maintenance, quality, research and development and packaging teams – depending on company size and structure. They will interact with auditors, regulators and customers undertaking site visits. They typically report to an operational manager, and operate with minimal supervision.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for… working as part of a team to manufacture safe and compliant products. Whilst meeting deadlines, productivity, efficiency, hygiene and environmental requirements, and ensuring the health and safety of self and others.
Typical job titles used for this occupation… Manufacturing technician, Process development technician Process technician, Technical operator, Skilled production operator, Advanced Operator.
There are no statutory/regulatory or othre typical entry requirements.