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Schedule and manage production

Schedule and manage production

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPPPL4003
State Code
BBF96
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/01/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/07/2018
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
27/07/2018
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, monitor and adjust schedules to meet operational requirements for production activities.The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and provide and communicate solutions to others with some responsibility for planning and scheduling production.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify production requirements
  • 1.1 Use forecast and sales information to identify production requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Identify production priorities to satisfy demand
2 Confirm resource requirements for production requirements
  • 2.1 Check stock levels of raw materials, ingredients, packaging components and consumables are available and can fulfil production requirements
  • 2.2 Check equipment capacity and status are ready and available for production activities according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Ensure human resources are available against production requirements
3 Develop and communicate the production schedule
  • 3.1 Develop the production schedule to meet demand and delivery timelines within production capacity and budget
  • 3.2 Ensure the production schedule takes account of stock levels, storage capacity, equipment capacity and product mix to minimise stock and product holdings and maximise production efficiency
  • 3.3 Record the production schedule in the appropriate workplace format
  • 3.4 Make available the production schedule to relevant personnel in a timely manner
4 Monitor production schedule
  • 4.1 Monitor production to identify actual and potential barriers to achieving the schedule
  • 4.2 Monitor resource usage rates to identify potential shortages
  • 4.3 Identify, assess and address unplanned events that could affect the schedule
5 Adjust production schedules
  • 5.1 Adjust production schedules to take account of identified changed conditions
  • 5.2 Negotiate and communicate changes to the production schedule to relevant personnel in a timely manner
  • 5.3 Identify resource implications of amended schedules and access resources to meet requirements
  • 5.4 Identify and communicate potential failure to meet delivery deadlines to relevant personnel in a timely manner
  • 5.5 Amend schedule documentation as required to meet workplace reporting requirements
6 Review production schedule development process
  • 6.1 Review the production scheduling process to identify opportunities for improvement
  • 6.2 Identify, investigate and report variances in production against schedule to appropriate personnel
  • 6.3 Consult personnel responsible for implementing the schedule to identify improvement opportunities
  • 6.4 Revise the scheduling process to reflect improvements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4668 FDFPPL4003A Schedule and manage production Unit of competency