Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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food production planner
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
enhance production workflow
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
analyse production processes for improvement
food legislation
schedule regular machine maintenance
ensure cost efficiency in food manufacturing
adapt production levels
implement short term objectives
detect bottlenecks
control of expenses
apply GMP
statistics
communicate production plan
create food production plan
manage backlogs
apply HACCP
support management of raw materials
monitor ingredient storage
quality assurance methodologies
disaggregate the production plan
apply control process statistical methods
give instructions to staff
keep up with innovations in food manufacturing
meet productivity targets
maintain updated professional knowledge
Optional & specialised skills
food safety standards
write work-related reports
provide written content
keep food laboratory inventory
use a computer
be at ease in unsafe environments
liaise with managers
plan self-organisation
keep up-to-date with regulations
apply scientific methods
plan food plant production activities
lead process optimisation
liaise with colleagues
apply foreign language for international trade
assess ergonomics of the workplace
act reliably
analyse work-related written reports
write routine reports
hire new personnel
Other matches: leather production planner · food production operator · gas scheduling representative · food safety specialist · food technologist
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actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.