So I can do manufacturing. It's just making widgets isn't it? That's what you would think. So why do so many people find the transition into food manufacturing from a non-food environment so difficult?
From a client perspective it's frustrating finding good people, then training them only for them to leave shortly after. As a candidate it's frustrating that food manufacturers won't entertain people without FMCG experience.
So how do we overcome this impasse? Maybe, employers need to be more open-minded in view of the limited talent pool and use "best manufacturing practices" as criteria rather than FMCG experience. Also, candidates need to be better at translating their skills base into meeting the food manufacturing needs. Perhaps a combination of the two.
Anyone out there wanting to work in food manufacturing who wants to comment?
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