Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
food production planner
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
keep up with innovations in food manufacturing
ensure cost efficiency in food manufacturing
apply HACCP
apply GMP
give instructions to staff
implement short term objectives
statistics
schedule regular machine maintenance
communicate production plan
meet productivity targets
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
analyse production processes for improvement
quality assurance methodologies
manage backlogs
food legislation
monitor ingredient storage
detect bottlenecks
adapt production levels
enhance production workflow
support management of raw materials
create food production plan
control of expenses
apply control process statistical methods
disaggregate the production plan
maintain updated professional knowledge
Optional & specialised skills
analyse work-related written reports
apply scientific methods
liaise with managers
keep food laboratory inventory
food safety standards
keep up-to-date with regulations
write work-related reports
liaise with colleagues
apply foreign language for international trade
provide written content
be at ease in unsafe environments
plan food plant production activities
use a computer
lead process optimisation
hire new personnel
act reliably
plan self-organisation
write routine reports
assess ergonomics of the workplace
Other matches: leather production planner · food production operator · gas scheduling representative · food safety specialist · food technologist
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.