Smoked Salmon Manufacturer
くんせいさけせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that manufactures, inspects, and packages smoked salmon by salting, drying, and smoking raw salmon.
Description
Smoked salmon manufacturers receive raw salmon, perform sorting and trimming, then conduct salting and drying processes, and perform smoking in dedicated smoking equipment while managing temperature and time. After processing, they perform portioning or slicing, packaging and label application, and prepare for shipment. They also conduct quality inspections at each process, thoroughly manage manufacturing records and hygiene, and handle simple equipment maintenance.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable due to the rise of luxury ingredients and health consciousness. Hygiene management technologies are emphasized due to strengthened food safety regulations, and with advances in automation and labor-saving, expertise in machine operation and quality management is increasingly required.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory work / Mass production / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Skilled worker → Group leader/Leader → Quality manager → Production line manager → Factory manager
Required Skills
Hygiene management / Quality inspection / Salting processing / Smoking machine operation / Temperature and humidity management
Recommended Skills
Food safety management (HACCP) / Hygiene management system operation / Inventory management / Machine maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to strictly manage freshness, salt balance, smoke application, etc. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and carrying heavy raw materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it follows standardized procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few complex calculations. |
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- Food Hygiene Supervisor
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Aliases
- Smoked Salmon Manufacturer
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