CAREER
Biofuels Production Managers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$108,790
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+0.9% (little or no change)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
Career
What Biofuels Production Managers Do
Manage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.
Other Job Titles Biofuels Production Managers May Have
Biofuels Production Manager, Ethanol Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Production Coordinator, Production Manager, Production Plant Manager
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Biofuels Production Managers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (33%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Bachelor's degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
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