Title Page
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Process Name
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SOP #
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Department
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Location
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
Purpose
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[SAMPLE ONLY. You may customize this template based on your business requirements]
For the purpose of example, this manufacturing SOP is for (instant coffee manufacturing)
The purpose of this SOP is to ensure that the correct steps are taken to roast, freeze-dry, and process coffee beans to produce instant coffee.
Scope
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The scope of a manufacturing SOP answers the following questions:
1. Where is the SOP to be used? e.g. area, process, department, stage? --- (roasting and packing of coffee)
2. Who is the SOP for? e.g. operator, manager, QA --- (as a guide for operators, as compliance verification for managers)
3. Are there any specific limitations or exceptions to this SOP? (This only applies to instant coffee manufacturing. There is a separate SOP for processing and packing fresh brew)
Procedures
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Workers wear PPE/sanitary clothing before entering the production floor?
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Are vents activated prior to turning on industrial machines?
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Is the oven set at 200 degrees celsius for the initial roasting of coffee beans?
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Is the coffee freezing hall set to -50 degrees Celsius?
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Are workers putting on thermal clothing before entering the coffee freezing hall?
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Do workers spend less than 10 minutes at a time in the freezing hall?
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Is the low pressure vacuum set at 60 degrees Celsius?
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Do workers perform inspections during assembly line production? (Checking conformity to specs and for visual defects)
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Do workers perform final inspections before products are packed in boxes?
Completion
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Full Name and Signature of Employee