Food & beverage skills matrix template

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Overview

A skills matrix template is a tool that organizations can use to effectively manage and assess the skills and certification statuses of individual employees or teams.

For example, you can use this F&B skills matrix to evaluate employees’ expertise in food safety protocols and quality control measures – or to ensure your teams are ready for an FDA audit.

  • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
  • Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000
  • Safe Quality Food (SQF)
  • ISO 22000
  • Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Non-GMO Project Verified
  • BRC Global Standard for Food Safety (BRCGS)
  • Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
  • Certified Humane
  • Food Safety and Quality Auditor (CFSQA)
  • Certified Food Safety Professional
  • Fire Safety Procedures
  • Safety Inspections
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Emergency Response Training
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA)
  • Certified Packaging Professional (CPP)
  • Temperature Control
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Quality Control Checks
  • Packaging Techniques
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
  • Allergen Control
  • Waste Management
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Chemical Handling
  • Sanitization Procedures
  • Certified Food Scientist (CFS)
  • Inventory Management
  • Food Safety Protocols
  • Mass Production Planning
  • Batch Cooking
  • Industrial Equipment Operation

Related skills

Hazard analysis and risk assessment. Certifications such as the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) provide employees with knowledge of food safety principles, as well as the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary identify and analyze potential hazards in the food production process – and assess the level of risk associated with them.

Food safety certifications. Given the importance of food safety, certifications such as the HACCP, Food Safety System Certification (FSSC), and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) are highly valued in the F&B manufacturing industry.

Quality control skills. F&B organizations require rigorous quality control processes. This means skills in areas such as statistical process control, sensory evaluation, and quality assurance are highly valued.

Regulatory compliance knowledge. F&B is a highly regulated industry. Knowledge of regulations and compliance is essential. Certifications such as SQF and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are helpful in this regard.

Supply chain management. As with other manufacturing industries, understanding the supply chain and logistics is critical in F&B manufacturing, so skills in areas such as supply chain management, inventory control, and procurement are beneficial.

Advanced quality assurance. Proficiency in statistical process control, root cause analyses, and other advanced quality assessment techniques.

Sustainable manufacturing practices. Skills related to eco-friendly production methods, waste reduction strategies, and sustainable sourcing practices.

Advanced food technology. Proficiency in emerging food processing technologies and innovative preservation methods.

 

Benefits

Using this F&B skills matrix template can benefit your teams in various ways – especially if used with AG5’s skills management software. Our platform has several features built specifically to meet FDA requirements.

They include:

  • Audit trails. We automatically timestamp and document the history of all data changed – so you can meet the FDA requirements for accurate record-keeping and data traceability.
  • Data management approvals. Establish multi-person workflow approvals for confirming and updating production records – so you can meet FDA requirements for data accuracy and change management.
  • Data authorization. Set up two-factor authentication for approvals and data updates to ensure data integrity and enhanced access controls.

 

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