As a Wood Factory Manager, you will need to master following:

• carry out purchasing operations in the timber business
• construction products
• define manufacturing quality criteria
• manage factory operations
• manage production systems
• timber products
• wood products

More generally, a wood factory manager is also versed in:

• adhere to organisational guidelines
• advise customers on wood products
• analyse production processes for improvement
• create manufacturing guidelines
• develop manufacturing policies
• ensure equipment availability
• follow company standards
• liaise with managers
• manage budgets
• manage staff
• manage supplies
• manufacturing processes
• meet deadlines
• oversee quality control
• plan health and safety procedures
• sell processed timber in a commercial environment
• strive for company growth
• study prices of wood products
• woodworking processes

It also helps to know the following:

• assess felled timber quality
• assess felled timber volume
• company policies
• engineering processes
• inspect wood materials
• manage customer service
• manage timber stocks
• negotiate improvement with suppliers
• prepare purchasing reportings
• prepare wood production reports
• prospect new customers
• align efforts towards business development
• check durability of wood materials
• check material resources
• distinguish wood quality
• environmental legislation in agriculture and forestry
• evaluate employees work
• liaise with shareholders
• meet contract specifications
• negotiate terms with suppliers
• oversee logistics of finished products
• quality standards
• recruit personnel
• schedule regular machine maintenance
• train employees
• wear appropriate protective gear