Biofuels Production Managers
Manage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.
Also called: Biodiesel Operations Manager, Biodiesel Plant Manager, Biodiesel Plant Superintendent, Biofuels Operations Manager, Biofuels Plant Manager, Biofuels Plant Superintendent
Median pay
$126,060
Pay for the broader BLS group “Industrial Production Managers”
Pay range (10th–90th)
$78,000 – $205,520
People employed
246,250
Whole BLS group
Holland code
ECR
Enterprising · Conventional · Realistic
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Are you OK working outdoors in all kinds of weather?
- 2.Are you OK with physical risk, such as hazardous equipment or conditions, with proper training?
- 3.Are you OK working more than 40 hours a week?
- 4.Are you OK with hours that change?
- 5.Do you want a lot of freedom to make your own decisions?
The hard parts
- Exposure to hazardous conditions
- Work outdoors in all weather
- Tight deadlines are common
Biofuels Production Managers pay by state
Highest-paying states
Annual median pay by state (49 states and DC with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, for the broader group “Industrial Production Managers”.
What biofuels production managers do
- 01Supervise production employees in the manufacturing of biofuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol.
- 02Manage operations at biofuels power generation facilities, including production, shipping, maintenance, or quality assurance activities.
- 03Provide direction to employees to ensure compliance with biofuels plant safety, environmental, or operational standards and regulations.
- 04Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting biofuels plant safety, operational efficiency, and product quality.
- 05Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels or to identify abnormalities with biofuels production equipment or processes.
- 06Monitor meters, flow gauges, or other real-time data to ensure proper operation of biofuels production equipment, implementing corrective measures as needed.
Skills that matter most
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Writing
Knowledge
- Production and Processing
- Administration and Management
- Mechanical
- Engineering and Technology
- Chemistry
Education and first steps
Share of workers by required education, as reported to O*NET.
How people get started
- Usually needs a bachelor's degree (O*NET Job Zone 4).
- Related work experience: over 2 years, up to and including 4 years.
- On-the-job training: over 6 months, up to and including 1 year.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
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Career changes
Change from biofuels production managers
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers82% · group pay
- Industrial Engineers78% · —
- Construction Managers76% · —
- Wind Energy Development Managers75% · group pay
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers74% · —
Change into biofuels production managers
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers82% · $171,270
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers81% · $89,900
- Construction Managers76% · $114,990
- Wind Energy Development Managers75% · $141,900
- Industrial Engineers74% · $102,440
Majors that lead here
- Industrial Engineering
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Clinical and Industrial Drug Development
- Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Science/Technology Management
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.