Economic justification of specialized training for refrigeration equipment operators in food industry enterprises

In the context of stringent reliability and safety requirements in food production, stable operation of refrigeration systems is critical to product quality and uninterrupted manufacturing. This article presents an economic rationale for implementing an internal specialized staff training system aimed at reducing operational risks and improving the efficiency of refrigeration equipment operation. It is shown that specialized training—structured as a logical continuation of foundational education—reduces new employee onboarding time, decreases staff turnover, and lowers the frequency of equipment failures. Financial analysis indicates a return on investment of 43.7% with a payback period of just 1.4 years. The findings confirm that systematic personnel training should be viewed not as an operational expense but as a strategic investment in production resilience and competitiveness.