construction products
The offered construction materials, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Wood factory managers realise planning, commercial and advisory tasks of wood factory and timber trade. They also manage purchasing, sales, customer service and marketing of wood and wood products.
Competences and skills
52 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencestimber products
Key features, advantages and limitations of the different timbers and timber based products sold at a company and where to access this information.
wood products
The various wood products such as lumber and furniture, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Cross-sector
2 competencesmanufacturing processes
The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.
woodworking processes
Steps in the processing of wood for the manufacturing of wooden articles and types of machines used for these processes such as drying, shaping, assembling and surface finishing.
Essential skills and competences 20 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencescarry out purchasing operations in the timber business
Carry out purchasing operations within the scope of personal responsibility and with due regard to production efficiency and business objectives.
define manufacturing quality criteria
Define and describe the criteria by which data quality is measured for manufacturing purposes, such as international standards and manufacturing regulations.
manage factory operations
Supervise factory operations, planning, formulating, organising, controlling. and directing factory production activities.
manage production systems
Organize, manage, and maintain all aspects of production, including product design, production planning, and production control systems (for example by the use of the computer program WFM).
digital
Cross-sector
16 competencesadhere to organisational guidelines
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
advise customers on wood products
Advise others on the applicability, suitability, and limitations of wood products and wood based materials.
analyse production processes for improvement
Analyse production processes leading toward improvement. Analyse in order to reduce production losses and overall manufacturing costs.
create manufacturing guidelines
Draft procedures and guidelines to ensure that government and industry regulations are met by manufacturers in both international and domestic markets.
develop manufacturing policies
Develop policies and procedures applied in a manufactury such as employment policies or safety procedures.
ensure equipment availability
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
follow company standards
Lead and manage according to the organisation's code of conduct.
liaise with managers
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
manage staff
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
manage supplies
Monitor and control the flow of supplies that includes the purchase, storage and movement of the required quality of raw materials, and also work-in-progress inventory. Manage supply chain activities and synchronise supply with demand of production and customer.
meet deadlines
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
oversee quality control
Monitor and assure the quality of the provided goods or services by overseeing that all the factors of the production meet quality requirements. Supervise product inspection and testing.
sell processed timber in a commercial environment
Check that the sales area is in a suitable condition for customers and that the stock and materials are in a suitable condition to be sold.
strive for company growth
Develop strategies and plans aiming at achieving a sustained company growth, be the company self-owned or somebody else's. Strive with actions to increase revenues and positive cash flows.
study prices of wood products
Be aware of current market studies and forecasts concerning supply, demand, trade and prices of wood and related products.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencescompany policies
The set of rules that govern the activity of a company.
engineering processes
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
Cross-sector
2 competencesenvironmental legislation in agriculture and forestry
Awareness on environmental legislation, policies, principles relevant for agriculture and forestry. Awareness of the impact on the environment of local agricultural procedures and practices. Means to adjust the production to new environmental regulations and policies.
green
quality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Optional skills and competences 23 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
9 competencesassess felled timber quality
Evaluate felled timbers by measuring and assessing volume and quality using appropriate methods and tools.
assess felled timber volume
Measure the amount of timber felled using appropriate equipment. Take care of the equipment. Record the measured data.
inspect wood materials
Carry out a thorough inspection of wood material using appropriate methods, instruments, tools, and other apparatus.
manage customer service
Manage the delivery of customer service including activities and approaches that play a vital part in customer service by seeking and implementing improvements and developments.
manage timber stocks
Inspect the stock to find out how much is left. Identify any damaged, faulty, or out of date items and move them to the appropriate location. Follow stock rotation methods to ensure stock is used effectively. Handle goods using safe and approved handling methods.
negotiate improvement with suppliers
Build a good relation with suppliers in order to improve knowledge and quality of supply.
prepare purchasing reportings
Prepare documentation and files related to product purchases.
prepare wood production reports
Prepare reports on wood technology production and progressive development of wood based materials.
prospect new customers
Initiate activities in order to attract new and interesting customers. Ask for recommendations and references, find places where potential customers can be located.
Cross-sector
14 competencesalign efforts towards business development
Synchronise the efforts, plans, strategies, and actions carried out in departments of companies towards the growth of business and its turnover. Keep business development as the ultimate outcome of any effort of the company.
check durability of wood materials
Check the categorisation and different levels of durability of wood materials.
check material resources
Verify that all requested resources are delivered and in good working order. Notify the appropriate person or people of any problems related to technical and material resources.
distinguish wood quality
Distinguish different types of wood quality schemes, grading rules, and standards. See how quality differs between certain kinds of wood, such as hardwoods and softwoods.
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.
liaise with shareholders
Communicate and serve as communication point with shareholders in order to provide an overview on their investments, returns, and long-term plans of the company to increase profitability.
meet contract specifications
Meet contract specifications, schedules and manufacturers' information. Check that the work can be carried out in the estimated and allocated time.
negotiate terms with suppliers
Identify and work with suppliers to ensure quality of supply and best price has been negotiated.
oversee logistics of finished products
Ensure that the processes of packing, storage and shipment of finished products meet the requirements.
plan health and safety procedures
Set up procedures for maintaining and improving health and safety in the establishment or workplace.
recruit personnel
Carry out assessment and recruitment of personnel for the production.
schedule regular machine maintenance
Schedule and perform regular maintenance, cleaning, and repairs of all equipment. Order necessary machine parts and upgrade equipment when necessary to ensure optimal performance.
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.
wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.