At RMR Process, we specialise in comprehensive food process, utility and facility design

Our engineering consultancy approach focuses on making your processes "more efficient, safer, and more profitable" through strategic optimisation and innovative design solutions. Whether you’re expanding your current site or relocating, we have the expertise and experience to guide your expansion project.

Understanding Process Improvement

Process improvement in food manufacturing is about enhancing existing operations—whether simple or complex, large or small—to achieve measurable gains in productivity, quality, safety, and profitability. As experienced food industry consultants, we apply proven process engineering methodologies to identify and implement improvements that deliver significant operational benefits.

Comprehensive Approach to Food Processing Operations

Our food process design and improvement services address multiple aspects of your manufacturing business:

Supply Chain Optimisation

We enhance ingredient and material flow from receipt to production, minimising warehouse requirements while ensuring freshness and availability. Our process engineering expertise helps streamline your supply chain, reducing costs and improving inventory management.

Manufacturing Efficiency Enhancement

By identifying and eliminating bottlenecks, we minimise plant stoppages and maximize production throughput. Our systematic approach to food processing operations optimisation typically delivers 15-30% efficiency improvements without major capital investment.

Quality and Safety Integration

We embed quality control and food safety principles directly into your process design, ensuring consistent product quality while meeting or exceeding regulatory requirements. Our food process engineering solutions address contamination risks, foreign material control, and critical control point monitoring.

Automation and Technology Integration

From simple mechanical improvements to comprehensive automation systems, we identify and implement technologies that enhance efficiency, reduce manual handling, and improve operational consistency. Our engineering consultancy team evaluates options based on your specific needs and ROI requirements.

Real-World Process Improvement Examples

Case Study: Bakery Ingredient Handling

Many bakeries struggle with manual flour handling, facing challenges with:

  • Quality control issues from potential packaging contamination

  • Excessive manual handling creating ergonomic risks

  • Inefficient operator time utilization

  • Increased contamination risk from material movement

  1. Bulk Ingredient Systems

  • Implementation of bulk storage silos with automated feeding to mixers

  • Elimination of manual bag handling and associated contamination risks

  • Significant reduction in operator labor requirements

  • Enhanced ingredient consistency and quality control

  • Typical ROI achieved within 12-18 months

Our Food processing design solutions include:

2. Semi-Automated Material Handling

  • Reconfiguration of batching and mixing areas for improved workflow

  • Integration of material handling equipment to reduce manual lifting

  • Redesigned ingredient addition points to minimize contamination risk

  • Optimised operator movement and task allocation

  • Cost-effective solutions for space-constrained facilities