colours of roasted malt
Range of brewing materials capable of imparting flavour characteristics as well as controlling the colour of beer.
Malt house supervisors oversee the malting processes in its integrity. They supervise the processes of steeping, germination, and kilning. They monitor each one of the processing parameters aiming to meet customer specifications. They provide assistance and leadership to malt house production employees and ensure that they operate in a safe and professional manner.
Competences and skills
32 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmalting process
The malting process consists of soaking cereal grains, usually barley, and then halting further germination by kilning.
Cross-sector
1 competencequality assurance methodologies
Quality assurance principles, standard requirements, and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.
Essential skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceoperate malt intake systems
Operate malt intake systems where the malt is conveyed or blown into a malt silo or hopper. The grain is then discharged from the hopper into a conveyor. From the conveyor, grain is transferred into a vertical elevator to feed the precision mill.
Sector-specific
8 competencesapply GMP
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Scope note
- There are countries that adopt their own national regulations such as the British standard and/or international ones as well: International Features Standards (IFS). In these cases, producers should comply with international standards also.
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.
assess cereal quality for brewing
Assessing barley variety, germination potential, moisture content, nitrogen content, and screening for grain size.
control gas-fired furnace for malt roasting
Light and control gas-fired furnace that heats malt drying kilns.
handle flammable substances
Manage flammable substances to roasting operations and ensure that safety measures are in place.
malt grains
Germinate the grain to produce and prepare malt for drying.
record malting cycle data
Record data concerning the malting cycle and its variables such as air, water temperature, and humidity content.
roast malt
Roast malt following the adequate procedures, paying attention to the time of roasting to obtain specified colour or hardness. Follow specifications of drying and roasting.
Cross-sector
7 competencesapply HACCP
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
- Scope note
- There are countries that adopt their own national regulations such as the British standard and/or international ones as well: International Features Standards (IFS). In these cases, producers should comply with international standards also.
ensure safety in the production area
Take ultimate responsibility for the safety, quality and efficiency of the production area.
- Scope note
- Safety does not refer to human safety but to product and process safety.
follow production schedule
Follow production schedule taking into account all requirements, times and needs. This schedule outlines what individual commodities must be produced in each time period and encapsulates various concerns like production, staffing, inventory, etc. It is usually linked to manufacturing where the plan indicates when and how much of each product will be demanded. Utilise all the information in the actual implementation of the plan.
give instructions to staff
Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.
manage staff
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
mitigate waste of resources
Evaluate and identify opportunities to use resources more efficiently with continuously striving to reduce waste of utilities.
green
supervise crew
Supervise and observe the behaviour of employees.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencetypes of barley
The different types of barley; their characteristics, and quality.
Cross-sector
2 competencesfinancial capability
Financial operations such as calculations, cost estimations, budget management taking relevant commercial and statistical data into account such as data for materials, supplies and manpower.
temperature scales
Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales.
Optional skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesadapt efficient food processing practices
Ensure to adapt the most efficient production techniques to accomplish food processing tasks with the least amount of time, effort and costs.
inspect silo systems
Inspect silo systems to minimise any harmful emissions during their use.
green
Cross-sector
8 competencesanalyse production processes for improvement
Analyse production processes leading toward improvement. Analyse in order to reduce production losses and overall manufacturing costs.
analyse work-related written reports
Read and comprehend job-related reports, analyse the content of reports and apply findings to daily work operations.
carry out checks of production plant equipment
Carry out checks of the machinery and equipment used in the production plant. Ensure that the machinery is working properly, set machines before usage, and assure continuous operability of the equipment.
examine production samples
Examine production samples visually or manually to verify properties such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, humidity and texture.
have computer literacy
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
digital
liaise with colleagues
Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ensure that work in general run efficiently towards the achievement of the objectives.
liaise with managers
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
write work-related reports
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.