Mid-Level

Biofuels Operations Manager

The renewable fuels leader — managing biofuel production operations across technologies.

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

What it's like to be a Biofuels Operations Manager

As Biofuels Operations Manager, you lead operations at a biofuels production facility. You may manage biodiesel, ethanol, or other renewable fuel production, supervise plant operations, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and optimize production performance.

Your days involve production management across biofuel processes. You might review production data, coordinate feedstock operations, manage process adjustments, address quality or compliance issues, and supervise plant staff. You ensure renewable fuels are produced efficiently and compliantly.

The hardest part is managing complex biological or chemical processes while meeting production targets and regulatory requirements. Biofuels Operations Managers who thrive have strong process knowledge, maintain safety and compliance rigor, and drive continuous improvement.

Working ConditionsHigh
AchievementAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
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CollaborativeIndependent
Biofuel typePlant technologyScaleFeedstock sourcesRegulatory complexity
Biofuels Operations Manager roles vary by fuel type — ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, and emerging biofuels have different processes. Plant technology and scale differ. Feedstock types affect operations. Regulatory requirements (RFS, LCFS) apply to all but vary by product.
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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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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Biofuels 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 technology is evolving
What biofuel is produced and what 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

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Reading ComprehensionManagement of Personnel ResourcesCritical ThinkingActive ListeningMonitoringSpeakingCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementWriting
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