Description
Leather production managers plan all aspects of the leather production process. They ensure the required output of the factory in terms of quality and quantity of the leather. They organise the production staff. They monitor and ensure the operation of machinery and equipment. They cooperate with managers of each production department.
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 leatherphysico-chemical properties of hides and skinsspray finishing technologyquality control systemsleather physical testingtest leather chemistryleather colour chemistry
Practical Skills
use communication techniquesuse IT toolspurchase raw material suppliesmanage suppliesmanage environmental impact of operationsdevelop manufacturing recipesliaise with colleaguesmanage 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 processcreate solutions to problemstest chemical auxiliariesapply colouring recipesmanage budgetspack leather