chemical plant manager

Code 1219.5.1

Chemical plant managers coordinate the day-to-day production of chemical products ensuring the quality of products and equipment, the safety of personnel and protection of the environment. They define and implement the investment budget, deploy industrial objectives and manage the unit as a profit center representing the company in its economic and social environment.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • investment analysis
  • risk management
  • manufacturing processes

Skills and competences

  • analyse goal progress
  • communicate production plan
  • liaise with managers
  • control production
  • develop manufacturing policies
  • disaggregate the production plan
  • create manufacturing guidelines
  • manage supplies
  • improve business processes
  • provide cost benefit analysis reports
  • optimise financial performance
  • plan health and safety procedures
  • forecast organisational risks
  • schedule production
  • perform data analysis
  • oversee production requirements

Transversal competences

  • meet deadlines
  • define manufacturing quality criteria
  • assess environmental impact
  • manage health and safety standards
  • manage budgets
  • manage staff
  • cope with manufacturing deadlines pressure
  • strive for company growth
  • adhere to organisational guidelines
  • follow company standards
  • oversee quality control

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