# Competences — chemical production manager Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0d21a30d-25d9-427b-b8e4-339408425ff5). ## Essential - **adapt production levels** (skill/competence) - **adhere to organisational guidelines** (skill/competence) - **adhere to Standard Operating Procedures** (skill/competence) - **adjust production schedule** (skill/competence) - **analyse supply chain strategies** (skill/competence) - **assess environmental impact** (skill/competence) - **assess quality of services** (skill/competence) - **chemical processes** (knowledge) - **communicate production plan** (skill/competence) - **create manufacturing guidelines** (skill/competence) - **develop manufacturing policies** (skill/competence) - **ensure compliance with environmental legislation** (skill/competence) - **ensure compliance with safety legislation** (skill/competence) - **follow company standards** (skill/competence) - **good manufacturing practices** (knowledge) - **improve chemical processes** (skill/competence) - **keep up with digital transformation of industrial processes** (skill/competence) - **leadership principles** (knowledge) - **liaise with managers** (skill/competence) - **manage budgets** (skill/competence) - **manage chemical processes inspection** (skill/competence) - **manage staff** (skill/competence) - **manage supplies** (skill/competence) - **manufacturing plant equipment** (knowledge) - **manufacturing processes** (knowledge) - **meet deadlines** (skill/competence) - **monitor chemical process condition** (skill/competence) - **monitor manufacturing quality standards** (skill/competence) - **monitor plant production** (skill/competence) - **perform product planning** (skill/competence) - **regulate chemical reaction** (skill/competence) - **risk management** (knowledge) - **strive for company growth** (skill/competence) - **supply chain principles** (knowledge) ## Optional - advise on waste management procedures (skill/competence) - characteristics of chemicals used for tanning (knowledge) - communicate with external laboratories (skill/competence) - define manufacturing quality criteria (skill/competence) - develop radiation protection strategies (skill/competence) - energy (knowledge) - engineering principles (knowledge) - ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations (skill/competence) - green chemistry (knowledge) - ICT software specifications (knowledge) - inspect quality of products (skill/competence) - instruct employees on radiation protection (skill/competence) - laboratory techniques (knowledge) - manage chemical testing procedures (skill/competence) - manage manufacturing documentation (skill/competence) - mechanics (knowledge) - multimedia systems (knowledge) - nuclear energy (knowledge) - nuclear reprocessing (knowledge) - optimise production processes parameters (skill/competence) - oversee production requirements (skill/competence) - pharmaceutical chemistry (knowledge) - pharmaceutical drug development (knowledge) - pharmaceutical industry (knowledge) - pharmaceutical manufacturing quality systems (knowledge) - pharmaceutical technology (knowledge) - plan health and safety procedures (skill/competence) - test chemical samples (skill/competence) - test production input materials (skill/competence) - train employees (skill/competence) - use chemical analysis equipment (skill/competence)