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plastic and rubber products manufacturing supervisor

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Plastic and rubber products manufacturing supervisors manage and coordinate the activities of personnel involved in plastic or rubber products manufacturing, making sure the production is efficiently, safely and cost-effectively processed. They are responsible for the installation of new production lines and for the provision of trainings.

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Competences
32
Groups
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Essential
15
Optional
17

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Essential knowledge 1 competence

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composite materials

The properties of different materials developped in a laboratory, their usage per type of products, and how to create them.

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Essential skills and competences 14 competences

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consult technical resources

Read and interpret technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical equipment.

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control temperature

Measure and adjust temperature of a given space or object.

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ensure health and safety in manufacturing

Ensure health and safety of personnel during manufacturing process.

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evaluate employees work

Evaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques and check the application to ensure product quality and labour productivity.

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keep records of work progress

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

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monitor gauge

Oversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.

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monitor plant production

Monitor plant processes and efficiency set-up to ensure the maximum output of production levels.

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monitor processing environment conditions

Verify that the overall conditions of the room where the process will take place, such as temperature or air humidity, meet the requirements, and adjust if necessary.

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optimise production processes parameters

Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.

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plan resource allocation

Plan future needs of various resources such as time, money and specific process resources.

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plan shifts of employees

Plans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.

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report defective manufacturing materials

Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.

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schedule production

Schedule the production aiming maximum profitability while still maintaining the company KPIs in cost, quality, service and innovation.

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troubleshoot

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

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Optional knowledge 8 competences

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cost management

The process of planning, monitoring and adjusting the expenses and revenues of a business in order to achieve cost efficiency and capability.

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good manufacturing practices

Regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.

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GMP applies to food, cosmetics, drugs and pharmaceutical products manufacturing.
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polymerisation

Polymerisation is a chemical process which has as output the creation of polymers or polymeric compounds by combining smaller molecules called monomers.

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adhesives

The categories, production and the chemical components of adhesives such as non-reactice adhesives (drying adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, contact adhesives and hot adhesives) and reactive adhesives (multi-part adhesives, one-part adhesives).

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basic chemicals

The production and characteristisc of organic basic chemicals such as ethanol, methanol, benzene and inorganic basic chemicals such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen.

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coating substances

The various types of coating, providing a workpiece with one or more finishing layers of resins, powders, inactive and insoluble fillers, waxes, gums, plasticisers, colouring materials, lacquer, and others.

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plastic resins

The process of heating hydrocarbons, forming and combining polymers to create plastic resins which are used to make different kinds of products.

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synthetic resins

The types and characteristics of synthetic resins which are viscous liquids used for permanently hardening.

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Optional skills and competences 9 competences

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control production flow remotely

Control remotely the flow of production from the start-up operations to the shutdown of the equipments and systems, using the control panel.

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inspect quality of products

Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.

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maintain equipment

Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.

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manage waste

Manage or dispose of significant amounts of waste materials and/or hazardous materials, in accordance with legislation, thereby respecting environmental and company responsibilities. Ensure required licenses and permits are in place and reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming practices followed.

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Includes recycling regulations.
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measure materials

Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.

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perform test run

Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.

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provide first aid

Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.

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recruit employees

Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.

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It may include recruiting volunteers.
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train employees

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.

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