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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
functionalities of machineryleather chemistrysource colour chemicalsleather technologycharacteristics of chemicals used for tanninghealth and safety in the workplacephysico-chemical properties of crust leatherphysico-chemical properties of hides and skinsquality control systemstest leather chemistryspray finishing technologyleather physical testingleather colour chemistry
Practical Skills
use communication techniquesuse IT toolspurchase raw material suppliesapply colouring recipesmanage environmental impact of operationsdevelop manufacturing recipesmanage staffmonitor operations in the leather industryseek innovation in current practicesidentify with the company's goalsprepare colour mixturesmaintain equipmentadapt to changing situationsidentify defects on raw hideswork in textile manufacturing teamsexecute working instructionscreate solutions to problemsmanage suppliesliaise with colleaguesmanage quality of leather throughout the production processtest chemical auxiliaries