As a Chemical Plant Manager, you will need to master following:

• define manufacturing quality criteria
• investment analysis

More generally, a chemical plant manager is also versed in:

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

It also helps to know the following:

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