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wood factory manager

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Description

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.

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Theoretical Knowledge

wood products manufacturing processes timber products construction products woodworking processes quality standards company policies engineering processes environmental legislation in agriculture and forestry

Practical Skills

sell processed timber in a commercial environment manage supplies ensure equipment availability manage production systems define manufacturing quality criteria follow company standards analyse production processes for improvement advise customers on wood products manage staff develop manufacturing policies adhere to organisational guidelines meet deadlines manage budgets liaise with managers carry out purchasing operations in the timber business oversee quality control study prices of wood products manage factory operations strive for company growth create manufacturing guidelines recruit personnel meet contract specifications train employees prepare wood production reports prospect new customers distinguish wood quality check material resources assess felled timber volume schedule regular machine maintenance prepare purchasing reportings manage timber stocks manage customer service assess felled timber quality negotiate improvement with suppliers negotiate terms with suppliers liaise with shareholders wear appropriate protective gear plan health and safety procedures align efforts towards business development evaluate employees work inspect wood materials check durability of wood materials oversee logistics of finished products