Quality Hygiene Staff (Food Manufacturing)
ひんしつえいせいかかりいん（しょくりょうひんせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that confirms and maintains compliance of food products' quality and hygiene with laws and internal standards through sampling and inspections in the manufacturing process.
Description
Quality Hygiene Staff (Food Manufacturing) perform sampling of raw materials, intermediate products, and final products, and conduct microbial inspections and physicochemical inspections. They record and analyze inspection results, and if abnormalities are found, promptly collaborate with production and quality control departments to support root cause investigation and the planning and implementation of improvement measures. They also monitor the operation of HACCP plans and compliance with hygiene management standards, update procedure manuals and conduct training in line with revisions to laws and standards. Through daily patrol inspections and verification of equipment cleaning, they maintain and manage the manufacturing environment, contributing to the assurance of food safety and quality.
Future Outlook
With increasing awareness of food safety and strengthening of domestic and international regulations, demand for quality hygiene staff is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Sharp observational skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Quality Hygiene Officer → Quality Management Leader → Quality Assurance Manager → Food Safety Specialist
Required Skills
HACCP / Measuring Instrument Operation / Microbial Inspection Techniques / Physicochemical Inspection / Understanding of Hygiene Management Standards
Recommended Skills
Presentation / Reading English Literature / Risk Assessment / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is necessary to detect minute abnormalities. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | It is necessary to respond quickly to revisions in hygiene standards and inspection techniques. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required as work follows prescribed procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Administrator
- HACCP Coordinator
Aliases
- Quality Hygiene Manager
- Quality Inspector
Related Jobs
- Food Inspection Technician
- Quality Assurance Officer
- Quality Manager