Here's how you can capitalize on your skills and experience in food manufacturing after a layoff.

As per my experience two thing that helps industry is kaizen and quality circle. Kaizen makes the production line more convenient and effective by reducing the time and human physical effort. Second one is quality circle , it makes everyone motivated due to getting chance to show their online talent . On the line problem are solved more evenly.

After a layoff, it’s essential to leverage skills and experience to stand out in the competitive job market. Some strategies to capitalize on background: Skills on Resume: HACCP Certification: Highlight this certification for food safety. GMP Compliance: Emphasize adherence to industry standards. Quality Control: Showcase your ability to maintain product quality. Inventory Management: Mention efficient inventory handling. Education and Institutions: Capitalize university names Experience and Accomplishments: Use bullet points to quantify achievements. Mention specific projects or cost-saving initiatives. Networking and Adaptability: Leverage your network and customize applications. Stay updated on industry trends and be adaptable.

After a layoff, evaluate abilities, strengths to make the experience in the food manufacturing industry. Make a list of abilities in machinery operation, production scheduling, food safety compliance (HACCP), and production line management. Consider how having specific expertise in industries like biscuits, noodles, or beverage might lead to opportunities in specialized markets. Emphasize abilities in your LinkedIn and resume, and make active connections with people in the field. Boost credentials with online courses and Certificates. To sustain money and acquire experience, think about doing freelancing. Find new positions in related industries or startups, create targeted job search strategy for organizations who are focused on expansion.

I found that you need to keep your resume updated with current job experiences and roles, I have been asked alot about my current role and explain what I do, if my resume is updated and current the potential employer can see all your current expertise.

One thing that i have found helpful is connections and network with talents and brilliant minds , such people we might have encountered during our tenure at any of the organizations in our career timeline. Their remarkable comments and recommendations will surely help for new beginnings.

Networking is a key in all aspects. As I understand this is a competitive world. Unfortunately how people want to connect and share their perspective on a particular problem or explaining their expertise in solving a problem. Is very much limited. People need to realise that knowledge shared is knowledge gained.

En la vida profesional es muy importante el objetivo y/o meta de donde te vez en un futuro. Para poder ser asesor es importante conocer la parte documental pero más importante a mi punto de vista conocer la parte operativa ( proceso), he aquí donde el caminar profesional te va poniendo situaciones que a su vez generan experiencia. Después de más de 10 años laborando a mí punto de vista puedes ser un gran asesor, pero no solo basta el conocimiento para serlo, ya que hay que conocer aparte otras áreas como la forma de gestionar proyectos, la forma de dirigirlos, de medirlos para poder evaluarlo y la más importante la forma de trasmitir todo ese aprendizaje , recuerda que asesor es sinónimo de capacitar.

If you're trying to make a decision between reskilling and upskilling, take into account whether you want to grow within your current profession or switch to a completely different career path. Upskilling allows you to advance in your current position, opening up new opportunities within your organization and along your current career trajectory. On the other hand, reskilling involves acquiring a whole new set of skills for a completely different profession. Reskilling can be more challenging than upskilling since you may not have any existing skills to build upon, and it may require pursuing formal education to obtain a qualification.

Leverage your food manufacturing skills post-layoff by freelancing as a quality control consultant for local food businesses. Highlight your expertise in improving production efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety standards. For example, help a bakery streamline their processes and achieve higher quality products, boosting their market reputation and your portfolio.