wood production supervisor

Wood production supervisors monitor processes involved in the conversion of felled trees into usable lumber. They follow the production process and make quick decisions to resolve problems. They ensure that production targets, such as quantity and quality of products, timeliness and cost-effectiveness, can be achieved.

Alternative Labels

controller of wood production

manager of wood production

overseer of wood production

sawmill controller

saw mill controller

sawmill overseer

saw mill overseer

sawmill senior manager

saw mill senior manager

saw mill supervisor

sawmill supervisor

supervisor in wood production

supervisor of wood production

wood production controller

wood production manager

wood production overseer

wood production supervisor

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

analyse the need for technical resources communicate problems to senior colleagues coordinate communication within a team create solutions to problems ensure finished product meet requirements evaluate employees work follow production schedule keep records of work progress liaise with managers manage resources meet productivity targets oversee production requirements report on production results wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

quality standards woodworking processes

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on machinery malfunctions analyse production processes for improvement check material resources distinguish wood quality ensure compliance with environmental legislation identify hazards in the workplace inspect wood materials integrate new products in manufacturing liaise with quality assurance monitor machine operations monitor manufacturing quality standards oversee logistics of finished products oversee quality control record production data for quality control recruit personnel schedule regular machine maintenance train employees undertake inspections write inspection reports

Optional Knowledge

cutting technologies first aid functionalities of machinery quality assurance methodologies sawing techniques types of sawing blades types of wood wood cuts woodworking tools

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bdfd018a-aae1-407e-a88c-471e50b0695d

Status

released

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