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name: chemical-production-manager
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'chemical production manager' (also: chemical manufacturing manager, operations manager chemical production, production manager of chemicals, chemical process engineer, chemical production quality supervisor, chemical production coordinator). Use when the user asks for typical chemical production manager work such as: Provide training to subordinate or new employees to improve biofuels plant safety or increase the production of biofuels.; Provide direction to employees to ensure compliance with biofuels plant safety, environmental, or operational standards and regulations.; Monitor transportation and storage of flammable or other potentially dangerous feedstocks or products to ensure adherence to safety guidelines."
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# Chemical Production Manager

Chemical production managers are responsible for the technical coordination and control of the chemical production processes. They steer one or more manufacturing units and oversee the implementation of technical and human means, within the framework of objectives of volume, quality and planning. Chemical production managers design and ensure that the production plans and schedules are met. They are responsible for implementation of the processes designed to ensure quality of the manufactured product, good working conditions and environmental practices, and safety of the workplace.

## Core workflow

1. Provide training to subordinate or new employees to improve biofuels plant safety or increase the production of biofuels.
2. Provide direction to employees to ensure compliance with biofuels plant safety, environmental, or operational standards and regulations.
3. Monitor transportation and storage of flammable or other potentially dangerous feedstocks or products to ensure adherence to safety guidelines.
4. Draw samples of biofuels products or secondary by-products for quality control testing.
5. Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting biofuels plant safety, operational efficiency, and product quality.
6. Supervise production employees in the manufacturing of biofuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol.
7. Shut down and restart biofuels plant or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
8. Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels or to identify abnormalities with biofuels production equipment or processes.

## How to use this skill

- Read `references/profile.md` for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult `references/tasks.md` for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check `references/skills.md` for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check `references/tools.md` for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- adapt production levels
- adhere to organisational guidelines
- adhere to Standard Operating Procedures
- adjust production schedule
- analyse supply chain strategies
- assess environmental impact
- assess quality of services
- chemical processes
- communicate production plan
- create manufacturing guidelines
- develop manufacturing policies
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- ensure compliance with safety legislation
- follow company standards
- good manufacturing practices

## Hot technologies

- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0d21a30d-25d9-427b-b8e4-339408425ff5), O*NET 30.3 (11-3051.03). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
