ABOUT ME
Name:
Marta
Role at Farne:
Process Technologist
How long have I been with Farne?
19 years
MY FARNE EXPERIENCE
My involvement in getting the product to the consumer begins long before the product reaches the shelves. I work closely with production, technical, and planning teams to ensure products can be manufactured safely, efficiently, and consistently. I support factory trials, develop and improve manufacturing processes, monitor product quality, and ensure specifications are followed. I collect and analyse data on yields, weights, processing conditions, and product performance to help deliver the highest quality products to our customers.It is rewarding to see products I have worked on reach customers and be enjoyed by consumers. It is rewarding to see products I have worked on reach customers and be enjoyed by consumers
A DAY IN MY LIFE AT FARNE
My day starts at 7:30 am when I arrive at work and begin by checking my emails. This allows me to catch up on any updates from colleagues, production issues, customer requests, or project that may have come in overnight.Next, I review my calendar and create a task list, prioritising activities that need to be completed. This helps me organise my workload, schedule meetings, prepare for factory trials, and ensure key deadlines are met. I also organise any documentation, samples, ingredients, or equipment required for the day’s work. A significant part of my role involves supporting factory operations and NPD projects. Depending on the day’s priorities, I may be conducting production trials, collecting process data, monitoring product quality, investigating technical issues, or working with production teams to implement process improvements. Documentation is also an important aspect of my role. I regularly update reports, process specifications, trial records, and food safety documentation to ensure accurate records are maintained and audit requirements are met. Towards the end of the day, I review the progress made against my task list, follow up on any outstanding actions, and prepare for the next day’s activities. Before leaving, I make sure any important information is communicated to relevant colleagues so that projects and production activities can continue efficiently. What I enjoy most about working at FARNE is the variety of the role. Every day brings different challenges and opportunities to work with people across the business, solve problems, improve processes, and contribute to the development of high-quality products.
MY FAVOURITE WAY TO EAT SALMON
My favourite salmon meal is a wholemeal wrap with our Sweet Chilli Hot Smoked Salmon, fresh salad, and avocado guacamole