leather wet processing department manager

Description

Leather wet processing department managers plan and organise the work, the staff and equipment of the department involving the washing of the raw hides or skins. They remove unwanted elements and they weigh and prepare them for tanning. They coordinate supply of chemicals and raw materials. They perform elaboration of manufacturing recipes and monitor quality.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality control systems test leather chemistry leather technology physico-chemical properties of hides and skins leather chemistry health and safety in the workplace source colour chemicals functionalities of machinery characteristics of chemicals used for tanning physico-chemical properties of crust leather

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

leather physical testing spray finishing technology leather colour chemistry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

develop manufacturing recipes prepare colour mixtures maintain equipment purchase raw material supplies monitor operations in the leather industry seek innovation in current practices use IT tools identify with the company's goals manage environmental impact of operations work in textile manufacturing teams manage staff create solutions to problems execute working instructions use communication techniques adapt to changing situations identify defects on raw hides apply colouring recipes

OPTIONALOptional competences

manage supplies liaise with colleagues manage quality of leather throughout the production process test chemical auxiliaries