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Wood factory managers realise planning, commercial and advisory tasks of wood factory and timber trade. They also manage purchasing, sales, customer service and marketing of wood and wood products.

Alternative Labels

furniture factory manager

natural wood factory controller

natural wood factory manager

natural wood factory supervisor

solid wood factory controller

solid wood factory manager

solid wood factory supervisor

timber factory manager

wood factory administrator

wood factory controller

wood factory coordinator

wood factory executive

wood factory overseer

wood factory supervisor

wood manager

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

adhere to organisational guidelines advise customers on wood products analyse production processes for improvement carry out purchasing operations in the timber business create manufacturing guidelines define manufacturing quality criteria develop manufacturing policies ensure equipment availability follow company standards liaise with managers manage budgets manage factory operations manage production systems manage staff manage supplies meet deadlines oversee quality control sell processed timber in a commercial environment strive for company growth study prices of wood products

Essential Knowledge

construction products manufacturing processes timber products wood products woodworking processes

Optional Skills and Competences

align efforts towards business development assess felled timber quality assess felled timber volume check durability of wood materials check material resources distinguish wood quality evaluate employees work inspect wood materials liaise with shareholders manage customer service manage timber stocks meet contract specifications negotiate improvement with suppliers negotiate terms with suppliers oversee logistics of finished products plan health and safety procedures prepare purchasing reportings prepare wood production reports prospect new customers recruit personnel schedule regular machine maintenance train employees wear appropriate protective gear

Optional Knowledge

company policies engineering processes environmental legislation in agriculture and forestry quality standards

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b633af32-c8c0-4481-9971-7932ea4b16b5

Status

released

Occupations

wood factory manager

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI