Food

Continuous processes require a vigilant 24/7 workforce, but the high level of automation makes critical monitoring highly monotonous. Special attention must be paid to control room design and methods so that employee alertness and performance are at high levels on all shifts.

Challenges

Variable Production - Seasonal food supply and seasonal demand add complexity to the scheduling of production and employee work schedules. Added to this are continuously changing product lines which require different production needs.
Increasing Sanitation Requirements - Scheduling sanitation on a regular basis can be disruptive and create challenges in maximising efficiency.
Retaining a Workforce - As the workforce ages, the health effects of shift work lifestyle become greater leading to absenteeism and staff turnover.
Work Environment – In many cases, employees work in areas that are on the extreme ends of the thermostat. Areas with high cold or high heat can lead to additional fatigue concerns.

How CIRCADIAN AUSTRALIA can help you:

Staffing Level Analysis – Using advanced analysis techniques, CIRCADIAN AUSTRALIA can identify the optimal staffing levels for your operation taking into account the fluctuations in demand that are inherent in the food industry.
Shift Schedule Optimisation – CIRCADIAN AUSTRALIA works with both managers and employees to identify a set of ideal schedule solutions to meet business and family/social needs.
Fatigue Risk Management Systems - Comprehensive fatigue management programs will map out the course of action to maintain high safety standards while reducing costs associated with fatigue-related errors and incidents.
Managing a Shift Work Lifestyle – These programs assist shift workers with managing their personal health, which will help minimise healthcare costs.
Fatigue Training Online - The premier online fatigue management training program for the 24/7 workforce. This web-based system offers specialised training programs providing workers with practical solutions to maintain altertness, productivity, safety and high performance on-duty and get better sleep off-duty.
24/7 Workplace Evaluation and Design – CIRCADIAN AUSTRALIA’s expert researchers can assess the impact of the work environment and identify the best means of maintaining alertness for the workforce.