Food Production and Quality Control Technician
しょくひんせいさん・ひんしつかんりぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Food Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A specialist who manages processes from raw material intake to manufacturing, inspection, and shipping to provide safe and high-quality food.
Description
Food production and quality control technicians handle a wide range of tasks from raw material incoming inspections to production line process management, product quality inspections, and hygiene management. They introduce management methods based on HACCP and ISO standards, conduct monitoring of manufacturing environments and measures to prevent foreign matter contamination. They verify product compliance with specifications and build quality assurance systems that comply with laws and internal standards. They aim to optimize manufacturing efficiency and quality, and traceability management and record keeping are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable due to increasing awareness of food safety and security. Further expertise is required with the introduction of automation and data analysis technologies using IoT and AI.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Quality Control Staff → Quality Control Leader → Quality Assurance Department Manager → Factory Manager → Quality Assurance Department Head
Required Skills
Chemical Analysis / HACCP Knowledge / Manufacturing Process Management / Microbial Inspection Technology / Quality Inspection Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / English Document Reading / ISO9001 Operation / QC Seven Tools / Traceability System
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy in not missing minute foreign matter or quality variations is essential. |
| Problem Solving | Because analyzing causes of quality defects and devising improvement measures is daily work. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- HACCP Supervisor
- Quality Control Certification
Aliases
- Food Manufacturing Technician
- Food Quality Control Technician
- QC Technician
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