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chemical plant manager

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.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

manufacturing processes investment analysis risk management

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

supply chain management agricultural chemicals chemical processes basic chemicals adhesives synthetic materials

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

manage emergency procedures procure mechanical machinery manage chemical processes inspection plan shifts of employees identify energy needs liaise with quality assurance perform market research negotiate supplier arrangements plan health and safety procedures ensure equipment maintenance train employees analyse production processes for improvement maintain relationship with customers recruit employees manage distribution channels negotiate with stakeholders ensure compliance with environmental legislation manage company transport strategy

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)