Maximize Time Savings in Food Manufacturing Through Automation

Over the past few weeks, we have been discussing the need to digitize your training records to be ever ready for an audit. Manual auditing and training practices are time-consuming and often hinder productivity across the facility. By automating training documentation, you can benefit well beyond just audits.  Through online e-learning platforms, food manufacturers can optimize training, streamline operations, and free up valuable time for more strategic tasks. Here’s how automation can benefit your business: 

Simplify Training Assignments

Automation enables training and on-the-job training (OJT) to be automatically assigned based on specific criteria such as job title, job code, department, or location. This streamlined approach ensures each employee receives consistent onboarding and training experience tailored to their role and profile.

Customize Training Responses

Automated systems can promptly assign additional training based on employee performance. If an employee passes training or an assessment, advanced training can be assigned or automatically offered as an option. In contrast, if they do not meet competency, additional supporting or refresher training can be automatically provided to address any gaps in knowledge and communicated to both the employee and the supervisors.

Seamless Integration with HR Systems

By integrating with HRIS systems, automation streamlines the process of creating new users in the learning management system (LMS) when new hires are added. Data such as job title, department, and language preferences can automatically inform and assign relevant training. Training records also stay within the virtual employee record for easy access by HR, Operations or Safety personnel.

Stay on Top of Training Deadlines

Automated systems can set and monitor due dates for training, prompting notifications when deadlines are approaching or missed. These reminders nudge employees to complete their training on time, helping to maintain expected compliance standards.  

Ensure Ongoing Verification

Training and OJT verifications can be set as recurring tasks, automatically reassigned each week, month, or year based on your needs and policies. This regular assessment ensures that employees retain and apply their training, keeping your team sharp and up-to-date. 

By embracing the automation provided by an eLearning solution in food production, you can significantly reduce the time spent on manual audit practices and improve overall productivity. As a result, your team will have more time to focus on delivering quality products to your customers faster with less waste.  

Read the previous articles in our audit readiness series and check out our audit readiness podcast!

1. The Risks and Challenges of a Non-Digital Training Processes in Food Manufacturing
   
   

2. Streamlining Documentation: From On-the-Job Training to Digital Records for Improved Audit Efficiency

3. Simplify your operations with a Skills Matrix

4. Podcast: End your beef with training audits