As a Cigar Inspector, you will need to master following:

• apply GMP
• apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
• assess the colour curing of tobacco leaves
• assure quality of tobacco leaves
• check quality of products on the production line
• control levels of nicotine per cigar
• curing methods for tobacco leaves
• grade tobacco leaves
• handle delivery of raw materials
• history of tobacco
• manufacturing of by-products from tobacco
• manufacturing of smoked tobacco products
• manufacturing of smokeless tobacco products
• quality prototype of a tobacco leaf
• test cigars
• variety of tobacco leaves
• weigh leaf quantity per cigar

More generally, a cigar inspector is also versed in:

• apply HACCP
• maintain updated professional knowledge
• mark differences in colours
• perform sensory evaluation of food products

It also helps to know the following:

• label samples
• tobacco products
• act reliably
• apply foreign language for international trade
• have computer literacy
• liaise with colleagues
• liaise with managers
• perform services in a flexible manner
• show confidence