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Biofuels Production Managers

Manage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.

Median salary

$121,440

Typical range

$75k – $197k

Job outlook

+2% (about average)

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Biofuels Production Managers Intern

    Internship

    $37,450

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Biofuels Production Managers

    Entry / Junior

    $74,900

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Biofuels Production Managers

    Established

    $121,440

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Biofuels Production Managers

    Senior

    $159,375

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Key skills

A typical day

  • Supervise production employees in the manufacturing of biofuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol.
  • Manage operations at biofuels power generation facilities, including production, shipping, maintenance, or quality assurance activities.
  • Provide direction to employees to ensure compliance with biofuels plant safety, environmental, or operational standards and regulations.
  • Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting biofuels plant safety, operational efficiency, and product quality.
  • Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels or to identify abnormalities with biofuels production equipment or processes.

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