# Competences — chemical plant manager

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/81cc1583-3614-4207-8e54-00b8cd4ddf09).

## Essential

- **adhere to organisational guidelines** (skill/competence)
- **analyse goal progress** (skill/competence)
- **assess environmental impact** (skill/competence)
- **communicate production plan** (skill/competence)
- **control production** (skill/competence)
- **cope with manufacturing deadlines pressure** (skill/competence)
- **create manufacturing guidelines** (skill/competence)
- **define manufacturing quality criteria** (skill/competence)
- **develop manufacturing policies** (skill/competence)
- **disaggregate the production plan** (skill/competence)
- **follow company standards** (skill/competence)
- **forecast organisational risks** (skill/competence)
- **improve business processes** (skill/competence)
- **investment analysis** (knowledge)
- **liaise with managers** (skill/competence)
- **manage budgets** (skill/competence)
- **manage health and safety standards** (skill/competence)
- **manage staff** (skill/competence)
- **manage supplies** (skill/competence)
- **manufacturing processes** (knowledge)
- **meet deadlines** (skill/competence)
- **optimise financial performance** (skill/competence)
- **oversee production requirements** (skill/competence)
- **oversee quality control** (skill/competence)
- **perform data analysis** (skill/competence)
- **provide cost benefit analysis reports** (skill/competence)
- **risk management** (knowledge)
- **schedule production** (skill/competence)
- **strive for company growth** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- adhesives (knowledge)
- agricultural chemicals (knowledge)
- analyse production processes for improvement (skill/competence)
- basic chemicals (knowledge)
- chemical processes (knowledge)
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation (skill/competence)
- ensure equipment maintenance (skill/competence)
- identify energy needs (skill/competence)
- liaise with quality assurance (skill/competence)
- maintain relationship with customers (skill/competence)
- manage chemical processes inspection (skill/competence)
- manage company transport strategy (skill/competence)
- manage distribution channels (skill/competence)
- manage emergency procedures (skill/competence)
- negotiate supplier arrangements (skill/competence)
- negotiate with stakeholders (skill/competence)
- perform market research (skill/competence)
- plan health and safety procedures (skill/competence)
- plan shifts of employees (skill/competence)
- procure mechanical machinery (skill/competence)
- recruit employees (skill/competence)
- supply chain management (knowledge)
- synthetic materials (knowledge)
- train employees (skill/competence)

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## Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 17 ads, as of 2026-07-10)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

### Hard skills

- continuous improvement — **29 %**
- quality control — **29 %**
- safety compliance — **24 %**
- process safety management — **24 %**
- strategic planning — **18 %**
- regulatory compliance — **18 %**
- manufacturing operations — **18 %**

### Methods

- lean manufacturing — **35 %**

### Responsibilities

- cost reduction — **29 %**
- regulatory compliance — **18 %**
- safety compliance — **18 %**

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