Mid-Level

Biodiesel Operations Manager

The biofuel production leader — managing biodiesel plant operations to produce renewable fuel efficiently.

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Job markets for Biodiesel Operations Managers
Employment concentration · ~372 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Biodiesel Operations Manager

As Biodiesel Operations Manager, you lead operations at a biodiesel production facility. You manage the chemical processes that convert feedstocks to biodiesel, supervise plant operations staff, ensure quality and compliance, and optimize production efficiency.

Your days involve production management and technical oversight. You might review production metrics, coordinate feedstock receipt, manage process operations, address quality issues, ensure environmental compliance, and supervise plant staff. You ensure biodiesel is produced safely and efficiently.

The hardest part is managing a chemical production process with variable feedstocks while maintaining quality and compliance. Biodiesel Operations Managers who thrive have strong chemical process knowledge, maintain rigorous safety and quality standards, and optimize production economics.

Working ConditionsHigh
AchievementAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
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StrategyExecution
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ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Plant scaleFeedstock typesTechnology processRegulatory environmentTeam size
Biodiesel Operations Manager roles vary by plant scale and technology. Large commercial plants differ from smaller regional facilities. Feedstock types (soy, used cooking oil, animal fats) affect operations. Technology processes vary. EPA renewable fuel regulations affect all operations.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
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This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Biodiesel Operations Managers (SOC 11-3051.03), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Biofuels market knowledge
Senior roles require commercial understanding
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Sustainability reporting
Renewable fuel compliance and credits are important
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Multi-plant management
Director roles often oversee multiple facilities
What is the plant capacity and technology?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$75K–$197K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
234K
U.S. Employment
+1.9%
10yr Growth
17K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

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BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Management of Personnel ResourcesCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningMonitoringCoordinationSpeakingWritingTime ManagementJudgment and Decision Making
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