Also known as: Biodiesel Operations Manager, Biodiesel Plant Manager, Biodiesel Plant Superintendent, Biofuels Operations Manager
You arrive at the Biomass Energy Solutions plant just outside Des Moines, Iowa, at 7:00 AM. The familiar hum of machinery is already audible. You head to your office, logging into your computer. Your first task is checking Outlook for overnight emails and reviewing the daily production summary dashboards. You scan reports on fermentation rates and distillation yields, noting any anomalies from yesterday’s operations. It sets the tone for your day, highlighting immediate priorities.
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+2.6%
US average: +3.5%
17,000
per year (US)
252,100
in 2025 → 258,600 (2035)
Bachelor's degree
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How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
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This career is stable, with about 17,000 job openings expected each year and a projected employment change of around 2.6% through 2035. Biofuels Production Managers earn a median annual wage of $126,060. You might begin in roles like Operations Supervisor or Process Technician and can advance to positions such as Plant Manager or Director of Operations.
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$126,060
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
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