Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
metal production manager
ESCO occupation · 26 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
optimise financial performance
manage stocked company material
manage supplies
meet deadlines
use IT tools
manufacturing processes
strive for company growth
liaise with managers
manage commercial risks
plan health and safety procedures
implement strategic planning
develop manufacturing policies
replace machines
forecast organisational risks
improve business processes
manage staff
adhere to organisational guidelines
types of metal
define manufacturing quality criteria
create manufacturing guidelines
types of metal manufacturing processes
manage budgets
analyse goal progress
follow company standards
control production
procure mechanical machinery
Optional & specialised skills
apply control process statistical methods
measure customer feedback
manage company transport strategy
negotiate supplier arrangements
negotiate with stakeholders
ensure quality of final product
identify market niches
communicate production plan
manage discarded products
analyse production processes for improvement
ferrous metal processing
perform market research
liaise with quality assurance
ensure correct goods labelling
maintain relationship with customers
recruit employees
manage emergency procedures
plan shifts of employees
communicate commercial and technical issues in foreign languages
innovation processes
file claims with insurance companies
Other matches: metal product quality control inspector · metal production supervisor · metal furnace operator · metals and metal ores distribution manager · import export manager in metals and metal ores
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.