leather finishing operations manager

Leather finishing operations managers plan and organise the work of the finishing department. They are in charge of chemical supply and equipment management. They also coordinate the staff.

ESCO Code

1321.2.1.5

NACE Code

15 - Manufacture of leather and related products of other materials

Alternative Labels

staking

finishing manager

finishing area supervisor

drying manager

pressing

buffing manager

plating manager

spraying manager

finishing department supervisor

drying supervisor

moistening

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt to changing situations create solutions to problems develop manufacturing recipes execute working instructions identify defects on raw hides identify with the company's goals maintain equipment manage environmental impact of operations manage quality of leather throughout the production process manage staff meet deadlines monitor operations in the leather industry prepare colour mixtures seek innovation in current practices test chemical auxiliaries use IT tools use communication techniques work in textile manufacturing teams

Essential Knowledge

characteristics of chemicals used for tanning functionalities of machinery health and safety in the workplace leather chemistry leather finishing technologies leather technology physico-chemical properties of crust leather source colour chemicals spray finishing technology test leather chemistry

Optional Skills and Competences

apply colouring recipes manage supplies pack leather purchase raw material supplies

Optional Knowledge

leather colour chemistry leather physical testing physico-chemical properties of hides and skins

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a2bc52c2-9802-4929-a95c-6379d9f19204

Status

released

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