GEEN 1169: Industrial Placement: MSc Food Safety and Innovation Case Study

Key Skills and Insights Gained from Food Industry Placement in the UK

LO1

a) Explain what your supervisor has been expected from you in your placement

For a company in the UK, I used to pack food. Then they put me in charge of the Packing Team. As part of my job, I had to follow the rules and know the right way to pack. During my tenure as a Packer of Brusko Food Group in the UK for a pioneering food company in the UK, I enhanced my comprehension of the technical aspects related to food packaging. I was able to keep the team together, improve communication, and make sure I followed all the rules after being promoted to supervisor of the packaging crew since I'm a great leader. The packaging techniques were improved as a result of this comprehensive strategy, which further cemented the company's dominance.

Scientific Considerations in Food Packaging:

As a food professional, I understand the science behind food safety, including its quality, longevity, storage, and wrapping, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws (Primožič et al. 2021).

Transition to Packing Team Supervisor:

As the packing team leader, I had to balance studying and leading packers, emphasizing the importance of management and leadership skills over tech skills (Popkin et al. 2022).

Professional Expectations:

Effective communication is crucial in my job, ensuring honesty and clarity when discussing important matters like quality control, package standards, or changes, while fostering team happiness and collaboration.

Codes of Behavior in the Food Industry:

UK food workers must adhere to safety, cleanliness, and business rules to maintain trust and maintain safety and quality, as they are the leader of the team (Qi et al. 2020).

Working in Brusko food group in the UK and Supervisor in the UK food industry, I learned the importance of balancing scientific understanding, management skills, and professional standards for business success.

b) Identify the behaviours and standard practices that will be required in your future career

When I moved up from Packer to Packing Team Supervisor at a fast-paced food company in the UK, I learned how important rules and habits are. At a UK food company Brusko, I worked my way up from packer to team leader. I have been successful in improving our packaging operations and staying true to my promise of continuous learning because of my ravenous need for information and my enthusiasm to embrace new technology. This preventative approach greatly contributed to the company's performance by strengthening the team's ability to work together and follow standards in the industry.

Scientific Acumen

The food industry must continuously learn and adapt to new scientific discoveries, ensuring smoother processes and advancements in packaging and technology (Ahamed and Vignesh, 2022).

Leadership and Team Management

A good boss motivates staff, fostering collaboration and accuracy in a food firm, by energizing them towards common goals and ensuring everyone is welcome and ready to work (ARIJANTO et al. 2023).

Effective Communication

Clear communication is needed to share scientific knowledge and build teams (Ketelsen et al. 2020). Sharing thoughts, instructions, and goals helps the group understand the standards and goals of the company.

Adherence to Industry Regulations

The food business is heavily controlled, so it's important to follow the rules. In charge of quality control, cleanliness, and food safety to make sure the company's goods meet high standards and earn customers' trust (Manning, 2020).

Flexibility and Adaptability

Food will undergo significant changes due to technology, laws, and business needs, necessitating openness, flexibility, skill acquisition, adaptability, and problem-solving (Siagian et al. 2021).

Commitment to Quality and Safety

Strict rules are crucial for quality and safety, requiring team effort to maintain the company's reputation for delicious, safe food (Omerović et al. 2021).

Professionalism and Ethical Conduct

In the food business of Brusko, it's crucial to be strong, honest, and diligent in my work, adhering to rules and rules to benefit both me and my business.

To succeed in the UK's tough food industry, one must be a good boss, speak clearly, follow rules, be open to change, care about quality, and be nice.

c) Were these aspects of the profession new to you or were you prepared during your time at University?

My initial work out of university was as a packer at a food firm, where my academic knowledge was helpful. However, to advance to the position of supervisor of the packaging crew, I needed skills that were not taught in school. As a leader in the UK food industry Harry Jessy Son and co Ltd., I had to refine my skills in scientific concept application, team management, and communication (Nilsen‐Nygaard et al. 2021). The UK Food Company, The Paleo Food Group hired me as a packer, although my undergraduate education did not cover Packing Team Supervisor tasks. My academic education included broad scientific principles and food safety laws, but I improved my team leadership and packaging process supervision skills on the job.

University education in food packaging science on Anti-corrosive Packaging, safety rules, and technology prepares individuals for Packing Team Supervisor roles in the UK, requiring improved communication and teamwork abilities.

LO2

a) What skills have you developed in your placement?

As part of my Industrial Practice job at the Brusko Food Company of the UK, I moved up from being a Packer to being in charge of a Packing Team. The event changed my life and helped me get better at many things. During my Industrial Practice in the food industry in the UK, I honed my skills as a team leader and discovered how to apply scientific principles to create more efficient food packaging. My professional and personal success has been built on three key principles: good communication, adaptability, and strict adherence to rules and regulations (Adler & Elmhorst, 2019).

Leadership and Team Management

Studying leadership skills, including motivating and verifying employees' work, ensuring communication, resolving conflicts, and maintaining a friendly workplace, made me a better employer.

Scientific Application in Food Packaging

My job has taught me about food preparation, packing, and safety, ensuring clean, new, and quality items while adhering to food safety rules, making my job more useful and efficient.

Communication and Collaboration

Openly discuss food business experts, teach kids science, and improve teamwork (Tseng et al. 2021). Meetings shared ideas and worries, leading to smoother operations and increased happiness.

Adaptability and Problem-Solving

Helping and changing: Changes in the food business can have effects that were not planned for. Changing how things are done and how the work is done (Lazaro-Mojica and Fernandez, 2021). Fixing changes to package rules and problems with the production line quickly is one of my strengths.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance

Follow the rules and be good. There are strict rules for the food business. I learned about quality control and rules (Fortin, 2022). Health and safety rules set by the government protect the company's .

Personal Development

Growth as a Person: My job has helped me in lots of ways. People who are tired can better plan and remember their time (Ketelsen et al. 2020). Food service is a fast-paced field that needs people to learn and adapt all the time.

Industrial Practice improved a number of skills. I can speak, lead, change, follow rules, use science, and get better. The fast-paced and scientifically sound food packing business in the UK taught me how to do my job well.

b) What knowledge have you gained in your placement?

As part of my Industrial Practice of Pharma Packaging, I worked at the Paleo food company in the United Kingdom and learned a lot. I learned everything, from the science side of how to package food to the more general aspects of how to run a team in a place that is always changing. During my Industrial Practice at Paleo food company in the UK in a British food production company, I acquired substantial expertise in the industry and progressed from a packer to a team supervisor. I possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the technical aspects of food packaging. I have streamlined operations, established a strong reputation as a capable manager and team leader, and possess a thorough understanding of regulatory compliance. I possess exceptional problem-solving abilities.

Scientific Knowledge in Food Packaging

I know more about the science behind how food is packed now that I work in the food business. I can see a lot of different packing materials now. I understand how they work and what each one is best for (Wrona and Nerín, 2020). I find out how the way food is packed impacts its quality, safety, and shelf life as one way to do this. I also know more about the rules and laws in the UK that say how food can be packed.

Optimization of Packaging Processes

A big part of my brain growth is coming up with better ways to package things. Part of this is streamlining processes to make them work better, cutting down on waste, and making sure that the packing follows both business and scientific rules (Qiu et al. 2021). The whole business runs more smoothly now that they have better packing tools and do it in a better way.

Leadership and Team Management

Taking care of a group: When I went from being a Packer to Head of the Packing Team, I learned how to lead and run a group. There are clear ways to talk to each other, learn how teams work, and find motivational ways to help teams do their best and work well together. It's important for teams to be able to plan their job, work together to solve problems, and make sure their goals are good for the company.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance

I've learned how important it is to check for quality and follow the rules. I now know more about the rules in the UK about how to keep food safe, clean, and packaged (Mohd Nawawi et al. 2020). The company has been able to follow the rules and make better products since they learned this.

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

Working quickly improves problem-solving and decision-making abilities, especially in handling packaging issues and quality issues, ensuring smooth operations with accurate information (Akyazi et al. 2020).

My Industrial Practice job taught me about food packaging, science, leadership, rules, and problem-solving, preparing me for a Packing Team Supervisor role in the UK's constantly evolving food industry.

c) How have you, personally, developed during your placement?

Since commencing employment at the Paleo Food Company in the United Kingdom, I have undergone significant personal transformation. Previously, I held the position of a Packer, but presently I have assumed the responsibility of overseeing a Packing Team. This is a significant advancement in the field of optimising food packaging.

Enhanced Leadership Skills

I had to be a better leader as the Packing Team Supervisor. This trip helped me become a better team leader. I can now make quick choices, inspire my friends, and get them to work together (Rejeb et al. 2020). Better leadership skills affect how I solve problems and make decisions in my personal life.

Improved Communication and Interpersonal Skills

To improve myself, I need to talk to other people. To effectively share science information with a diverse team, I need to be able to communicate clearly. My ability to talk to people, fix problems, and have honest conversations has gotten better (Taillie et al. 2020). These social skills help with both work and personal ties.

Adaptability and Resilience

The fast-paced food industry demands strong adaptability, handling unexpected problems and changing packing rules. This skill helps individuals handle various aspects of life with a prepared attitude.

Time Management and Organizational Skills

Being in charge of a team has helped me stay on top of things and organize my time better. Make sure the packing goes easily and keep the team on track. I had to be very organized to do all of these things. This has helped me get more done and hold better track of my time at work and in my personal life.

Commitment to Continuous Learning

As another way that my desire to always learn new things has helped me grow as a person, thank me. If I want to keep up with changes in the field and learn new things about the science behind packing food, I need to work hard. People who think this way get ahead in life and keep up with changes in technology and society as a whole (Lezoche et al. 2020). In addition, it helps them at work.

As an Industrial Practicer, I've grown personally and professionally, gaining skills and knowledge for the Food Company, and adapting to my role as packing team leader.

LO3

How is it making a difference?

The Food Company in the UK works with things that happen in society, politics, science, and technology. This is especially true for the Packers and Packing Team Supervisors. These changes show how important it is to adapt to changes in my area and how they affect my business.

Scientific Context

Progress in science affects the safety, quality, and effectiveness of food packing. Businesses are affected by scientific advances in quality control, packing, and preserving goods. To improve packing, follow rules, and make products better, packers and supervisors of packing teams need to stay up to date on the latest science discoveries (Brown et al. 2021). Sustainable packaging is a result of scientific progress and public desire.

Practical Context

Daily packing tasks, difficulties, and efficiency are all part of practice. Process, resource, and machinery control all have an impact on how productive a team is. The Packing Team Supervisor has to deal with real problems, like how to best set up the wrapping area or how to use new technology to make things run more smoothly (Gil-Pérez et al. 2020). Packaging methods need to change to meet the needs of the market, such as new product lines and box requirements. These changes help the business stay flexible in a market with lots of competition.

Social Context

Concerns of workers, consumer tastes, and social expectations are all examples of social issues. The social factors of a food company are very important for a good work environment and clear communication. To encourage teamwork and unity, managers need to know how their employees interact with each other and do something about it. Packaging decisions are also affected by what customers want, like better food or more eco-friendly products. To keep up with changed expectations, the company has to adapt to social forces.

Political Context

Making sure people follow the rules is a big part of politics. People who work in the food business have to follow strict rules about signs, keeping food safe, and the space where they work. Politics come up when you're in charge of the Packing Team and have to make sure everyone packs correctly (Syrjälä et al. 2020). Politics at home or abroad can change how businesses work, how trade deals are made, and how people can start or end a business. This could change how the market works and how many raw materials are out there.

Making a Difference

This business was able to meet customer wants, follow the law, and keep up with changes in the business world. This shows that the field of professional work has grown. The company is great because it can change with new science findings and use them well. The government can also use it to encourage people to behave well and follow the rules (Vasile and Baican, 2021). The Food Company is the best at what it does because it changes all the time and gets better. One is how long it can stay in business.

I can see how the scientific, practical, social, and political events at the Food Company are linked and affect how people act at work by digging deeper. The company is a big deal in the UK food business because it can fix these issues. It gets things done faster and makes people enjoy life more.

You may be in a research facility, advancing science, or perhaps a hospital where your work is affecting people. If you are involved in drug manufacture is the product available to everyone who could benefit from it?

Science, technology, society, and politics all play a big role in the growth of professional practice for a food company in the UK. This is especially true for packers and people who are in charge of teams that pack. These things change over time in the food business. This changes how they run their businesses, the high standards they set, and how well they meet people's wants.Where I manage the packing crew and conduct my packing for the ever-changing United Kingdom Food Company, scientific, practical, social, and political factors all have a significant impact. As a responsible and influential player in the UK food market, the company stays abreast of scientific breakthroughs, improves practical methods, understands social dynamics, and navigates political terrain. Efficacy in operations, new ideas, a safe workplace, and conformity with regulations are all ensured by this.

Scientific Context

Food companies operate with technology, packaging, and preservation, requiring expert supervision and sustainable materials. Food preservation science enhances quality and safety, meeting customer demands.

Practical Context

As Packing Team Supervisor, I ensure professionalism at The Food Company by optimizing resources, machinery, and operations, meeting consumer expectations, and enhancing the food industry's competitiveness.

Social Context

Social considerations, including worker concerns, consumer preferences, and societal expectations, impact food firms' productivity, motivation, ethical sourcing, consumer health, and sustainability, boosting brand loyalty and customer happiness.

Political Context

Political context influences business rules, standards, and standards, requiring strict food safety, labeling, and packaging regulations. Overcoming challenges is crucial for maintaining a company's reputation and market position.

Impact on Professional Practice

The Food Company operates by leveraging scientific advancements in packaging, market responsiveness, social features, and politics to stay ahead, meet consumer needs, and ensure corporate ethics and regulatory compliance (Boz et al. 2020).

Professionalism in food companies impacts internal operations, quality, availability, regulatory compliance, and ethical standards, making them prominent players in the UK food sector due to scientific honesty, efficiency, and social responsibility.

LO4

a) How your placement has benefitted your employment prospects

Prior to my role as a team supervisor during my Industrial Practice as a student, I worked as a packer at the Food Company of the UK. I was able to improve my employability and set myself up for future success because to this experience. My professional and personal growth throughout this placement has prepared me well for a future in the food sector.

Expanded Skill Set

The individual's skill set, enhanced from their previous role, has made them more attractive to companies seeking managerial acumen and practical experience (Ralston and Blackhurst, 2020).

Leadership Experience

I am a better manager now that I am in control of the packers. At work, I've gotten better at making plans, solving problems, and enlisting the help of others (Labianca et al. 2020). As I prepare for my future role as a manager or supervisor, this is assisting me.

Operational Efficiency

As the Packing Team leader, I have expedited work, improved efficiency, and resolved issues, excelling in tasks requiring efficient resource use and excellence (Chen et al. 2020).

Adaptability and Problem-Solving

The food business is always changing, so people need to be able to quickly adapt and solve problems. Supervision helps me deal with things that are hard, like changing packing rules and problems that come up out of the blue (Lazaro-Mojica and Fernandez, 2021). Because I'm quick and can solve hard problems, I'm great for fields that are always changing.

Regulatory Compliance

There are many rules about how to handle food. They taught me how to make sure quality and follow the rules during my job, so I know what the standards are in my field. There are a lot of rules my need to know about to make sure a product is legal and good (Curtzwiler et al. 2021).

Career Progression Opportunities

The best raise is going from being a packer to being a team leader. I can do more work in the food business now that I've learned how to be a boss. I could make a lot of money with my special skills in quality assurance, operations management, and strategy planning (Akyazi et al. 2020.).

Networking and Industry Exposure

Making contacts with vendors, coworkers, and other experts in my industry allows me to expand my professional network (Guo et al. 2020). The Food Company has elevated my profile, and I owe it all to this network, which has opened doors to additional job opportunities.

With diverse skills, leadership experience, operational efficiency knowledge, and Industrial Practice at the Food Company, I am more marketable and confident that any company would benefit from my extensive background.

b) Whether it has enabled you to identify a specific career path

The Industrial Practice I had at the Food Company of the UK, where I worked my way up from packer to supervisor of the packaging crew, influenced my decision to pursue a career in the food industry. In addition to gaining experience in the food industry, this internship was essential in helping me define my career trajectory.

Leadership and Management

My interest in leadership and management grew after becoming a packing team supervisor, enhancing processes and ensuring operational efficiency, reinforcing my commitment to advance my career in the food sector (Purwanto, 2020).

Operations and Process Optimization

The individual is interested in operations management, particularly in the food manufacturing industry, as it focuses on improving efficiency and streamlining processes (Verboven et al. 2020).

Quality Assurance and Compliance

The Food Company prioritizes quality assurance and regulatory compliance, prompting a career change in this area to ensure safe, high-quality food meets industry standards.

Career Advancement within the Food Industry

Industrial Practice has equipped me with extensive experience in the food industry, making me a strong candidate for a position in the ever-changing food production sector (Misra et al. 2020).

Continuous Learning and Specialization

Experience in Industrial Practice, specializing in food processing and packaging, seeks degree or certification in the food service industry, focusing on management, operations, quality assurance, and lifelong learning.

c) What your next steps will be

Throughout my Industrial Practice at the Food Company of the United Kingdom, I climbed the scientific ladder in the food sector, beginning as a coated-oriented polypropylene (OPP) packer and eventually becoming the supervisor of the packing crew.

Pursuing Leadership Development Programs

I will be actively seeking out leadership development programs after realizing the importance of the leadership abilities I developed while overseeing the packing crew (Bolton, 2014). These programs will offer formal education and training in leadership, team management, and making strategic decisions (Shukla et al. 2023). Taking these courses will put me on the path to achieving my career objective of becoming a food industry manager.

Continuous Learning and Specialization

I will investigate possibilities for additional education and specialization in areas related to food production and packaging in order to fully understand the scientific aspects of these processes (Brown et al. 2021). Lectures, seminars, or certificates covering topics including food safety laws, quality control methods, and current scientific discoveries may be required.

Networking and Industry Engagement

Having a strong network of professional contacts is crucial for climbing the corporate ladder in the food service sector. My next move will be to seek out and attend pertinent professional events like conferences and get-togethers to network with other professionals (Tiekstra et al. 2021). If my network with successful people in my sector, I can learn the ropes, establish new collaborations, and maybe even gain a mentor.

Exploring Cross-Functional Roles

Investigating Positions that Cross Functionality: By gaining experience in a variety of interdisciplinary roles, I hope to deepen my comprehension of the food sector (Murillo Oviedo et al. 2021). I am confident that I can make a positive impact in many areas of the food production industry because of my adaptability as a professional and my understanding of how everything is interrelated.

Continued Contribution to Process Optimization

My experience as a Packing Team Supervisor in the Brusco food group taught me the value of process optimization and the significance of operational efficiency. These teachings will guide and shape my future pursuits in this particular profession. Ultimately, I aspire to continue providing the Food Company with my specialised knowledge as they strive to enhance their operational efficiency (Nilsen‐Nygaard et al. 2021). Improving operational efficiency requires being up-to-date with technological advances, utilizing best practices, and being involved in important projects.

Monitoring Industry Trends and Innovations

It is essential to stay current on all the latest trends and advancements in the food sector because it is constantly changing (Drago et al. 2020). Following that, I will keep an eye on scholarly articles, trade magazines, and market news for any new developments. In the ever-changing food industry, being ahead of the curve requires me to be proactive so that I can foresee changes, embrace new technology, and establish myself as a pioneering professional.

My career took off after completing the Food Company's Industrial Practice. Focusing on leadership development, continuous learning, networking, exploring cross-functional roles, process optimization, and staying abreast of industry trends are some of the ways I plan to progress my career in the scientifically driven environment of the UK's Food Company.

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