To ensure seamless information handover between shifts in food manufacturing, I would implement standardized documentation, focusing on recording production data and any anomalies. Verbal and written communication between supervisors is key, supported by centralized digital systems like ERP. Clear SOPs and regular shift handover meetings ensure consistency and minimize disruptions across shifts.

It varies based on the processing line we handle. Incase of milk processing line we had a communication note in which we will fill how many batch of smp or wmp, any specific customer requirement run. Details of tankers for loading. CIP condition of tankers, RCM & PMS silo. No.of RCM silo's clearance & no.of PMS silo's for processing. Butter milk qty & holding hour in particular silo. Cream holding hour if anything exceeds than specific time rechilling would be required especially silo's from which loading will happen. Microbial clearance. In snacks line, mostly of sku or flavour change over details, material availability, ffa & other major quality parameters, major or minor quality & safety incidents, lot details. Line breakdowns.

In my experience, The shift handover procedure is a critical part of an effective operational management system. It is important to ensure that the handover process is smooth and efficient, so that workers are transferred from one shift to another without any disruption to their work. This can be achieved by following a careful and standardized process, which includes setting up clear communication channels between the new and old shift managers and workers, ensuring that all required documentation is ready and available, and ensuring that the workers are fully briefed on their responsibilities. The process of a shift changeover may include a handoff meeting to discuss any issues that need to be dealt with during the next shift.

Written communication with batch and quality related information, with special maintanence related aspects of any were there in the last sprint, information on which line needs to go to CIP next and which is ready to be used. Information on the demand to be met and raw materials stock and which batch of raw materials are used should be given.