Description
Leather finishing operations managers plan and organise the work of the finishing department. They are in charge of chemical supply and equipment management. They also coordinate the staff.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
functionalities of machineryleather finishing technologiesleather chemistrysource colour chemicalsleather technologycharacteristics of chemicals used for tanninghealth and safety in the workplacephysico-chemical properties of crust leatherspray finishing technologytest leather chemistryphysico-chemical properties of hides and skinsleather physical testingleather colour chemistry
Practical Skills
use communication techniquesuse IT toolsmanage environmental impact of operationsdevelop manufacturing recipesmanage staffmonitor operations in the leather industrymeet deadlinesseek innovation in current practicesidentify with the company's goalsprepare colour mixturesmaintain equipmentadapt to changing situationsidentify defects on raw hideswork in textile manufacturing teamsmanage quality of leather throughout the production processexecute working instructionscreate solutions to problemstest chemical auxiliariespurchase raw material suppliesmanage suppliesapply colouring recipespack leather