Soap Maker (Soap Manufacturing)
けんかこう（せっけんせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that saponifies oils and fats, the raw materials for soap, with alkali, and performs molding, drying, and packaging.
Description
Soap makers react animal and vegetable oils and fats with alkalis such as sodium hydroxide to generate soap, and handle molding, drying, finishing, and packaging. The work consists of weighing raw materials, temperature and pH management in reaction tanks, washing and drying of reaction products, solidification pressing, cutting, addition of fragrances and colors, quality inspection, and packaging processes. Since high temperatures and chemicals are handled, safe operations and precise process management are required.
Future Outlook
Demand for environmentally friendly and natural ingredient-oriented soaps is steadily increasing. While manufacturing automation and labor-saving progress, demand for specialized technicians in quality control and new formulation development is also expected to rise.
Personality Traits
Accurate and cautious / Cooperative / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Worker → Group Leader/Leader → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Manufacturing Equipment Operation and Inspection / Manufacturing Process Control / Quality Inspection / Raw Material Weighing / pH Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Hygiene Management Knowledge / Forklift Operation / Hazardous Materials Handling / Process Record Creation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Weighing errors or temperature management deviations affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy objects and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are the main focus, and creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Chemical Analysis Skill Certification
- Forklift Operation Training
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B Type 4)
Aliases
- Detergent Manufacturer
- Soap Manufacturer
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