How to write better operating procedures
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Our company is relatively large, so we design our own projects – from laboratory tests to scaled-up experiments and ultimately to full-scale projects. Recently, I asked my supervisor for permission to prepare specific operating procedures. How can such procedures be written effectively? What is the standard process for doing this? I hope the experts will be kind enough to share their insights! !
Process flow, process principle, equipment, normal operation, emergency operation, operational safety, job responsibilities, quality control, testing
Find several standard, comprehensive sample procedures for reference. Seek more opinions. Trial, modify the trial version......................Go into official use. Writing procedures is not a task that can be done by one person alone.
The company is quite large, and the fact that one carries out experiments and does the design work themselves is not a reason for writing operating procedures. What follows may sound harsh, but it’s the truth – please bear with me. The problems exist because your company has no understanding of the processes and procedures involved in engineering design; there is no systematic framework in place, nor any accumulated experience in this field.
Our company has considerable experience in design, and our processes are well-defined. We may not be as good at handling details as larger design firms, but one reason for this is that, in order to maintain confidentiality – especially regarding patents – we generally do not allow external design agencies to participate in the core design work. Previously, the operating procedures were developed by the production department, but now it is intended to have the technical department handle them. It is precisely because of the current situation of such companies that improvements are needed; that’s why I raised this issue. I hope this senior colleague can offer some constructive suggestions or share his own experience. Thank you in advance~