Food plant design

Contribute to food plant design by assessing the processes, facilities and equipment needs, including monitoring activities and control.

food plant developments
food plant layouts
food plant models
food plant arrangements
food plant designs
design of food plant
design of food plants

skill/competence

sector-specific

Food plant design is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Food plant design is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Food production engineer: Food production engineers oversee the electrical and mechanical needs of the equipment and machinery required in the process of manufacturing food or beverages. They strive to maximise plant productivity by engaging in preventive actions in reference to health and safety, good manufacturing practices (GMP), hygiene compliance, and performance of routine maintenance of machines and equipment.
Food technologist: Food technologists develop processes for manufacturing foodstuffs and related products based on chemical, physical, and biological principles and technology. They design and plan layouts or equipment, oversee staff, engage in controlling, and improve food technologies in food production processes.
Fruit production team leader: Fruit production team leaders are responsible for leading and working with a team. They organise daily work schedules for the production of fruit crops and participate in the production processes.
Horticulture production team leader: Horticulture production team leaders are responsible for leading and working with a team. They organise daily work schedules for the production of horticulture crops and participate in the production.

Food regulatory advisor: Food regulatory advisors are extra-judicial or judiciary technical experts. They ensure food industry practices comply with the regulatory norms. They perform audits, make diagnosis and monitor activities of inspection. These experts have expertise in food processing, food analysis, quality, safety, certification, traceability. They update, review, and approve labelling designs, develop nutrition facts panels, and ensure that products and labels meet appropriate standards and regulations.
Horticulture production manager: Horticultural production managers plan the production, manage the enterprise and participate in the production

References

1. Food plant design – ESCO