About This Career Path
Manage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.
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Manage biofuels production and plant operations.
Biofuels Production Managers
Average
$124,170
ANNUAL
$59.70
HOURLY
Entry Level
$74,730
ANNUAL
$35.93
HOURLY
Mid Level
$117,580
ANNUAL
$56.53
HOURLY
Expert Level
$206,530
ANNUAL
$99.30
HOURLY
Biofuels Production Managers
3,760
Projected job openings through 2032
Biofuels Production Managers
Supporting Programs
Biofuels Production Managers
Biofuels Production Managers
01
Supervise production employees in the manufacturing of biofuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol.
02
Manage operations at biofuels power generation facilities, including production, shipping, maintenance, or quality assurance activities.
03
Provide direction to employees to ensure compliance with biofuels plant safety, environmental, or operational standards and regulations.
04
Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting biofuels plant safety, operational efficiency, and product quality.
05
Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels or to identify abnormalities with biofuels production equipment or processes.
06
Monitor meters, flow gauges, or other real-time data to ensure proper operation of biofuels production equipment, implementing corrective measures as needed.
07
Adjust temperature, pressure, vacuum, level, flow rate, or transfer of biofuels to maintain processes at required levels.
08
Provide training to subordinate or new employees to improve biofuels plant safety or increase the production of biofuels.
09
Shut down and restart biofuels plant or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
10
Monitor transportation and storage of flammable or other potentially dangerous feedstocks or products to ensure adherence to safety guidelines.
Biofuels Production Managers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Chemistry
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Management of Personnel Resources
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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