Occupation · SOC 11-3051.03
Biofuels Production Managers
Manage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.
Median wage
$121,440
$74,900–$197,310
Projected growth
+1.9%
Slower than average
Annual openings
460
per year
Employed (US)
234,380
Job Zone 4
Typical preparation
Considerable preparation
Stackable credential programs
3,214 mapped
Core skills
Reading ComprehensionManagement of Personnel ResourcesCritical ThinkingMonitoringActive ListeningSpeakingCoordinationWritingTime ManagementJudgment and Decision MakingSocial PerceptivenessLearning StrategiesComplex Problem SolvingSystems AnalysisService OrientationInstructingActive LearningPersuasionOperation and ControlSystems EvaluationScienceOperations MonitoringNegotiationMathematicsManagement of Financial ResourcesManagement of Material ResourcesQuality Control AnalysisTroubleshootingProgrammingOperations AnalysisTechnology DesignEquipment MaintenanceEquipment SelectionRepairingInstallation
Knowledge areas
Production and ProcessingAdministration and ManagementMechanicalEngineering and TechnologyChemistryMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsPersonnel and Human ResourcesPhysicsAdministrativeEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingDesignPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceEconomics and AccountingBiologyBuilding and ConstructionFood ProductionTransportationPsychologyLaw and GovernmentSales and MarketingGeographyCommunications and MediaTelecommunicationsSociology and AnthropologyTherapy and CounselingMedicine and DentistryPhilosophy and TheologyForeign LanguageHistory and ArcheologyFine Arts
Technology & tools
Adobe AcrobatAutodesk AutoCADComputerized maintenance management system CMMSDistributed control system DCSEmployee scheduling softwareHuman machine interface HMI softwareInventory control softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordWeb browser software
Representative tasks
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsGetting InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesWorking with ComputersIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesTraining and Teaching OthersAnalyzing Data or InformationDeveloping and Building TeamsCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersProcessing InformationCoaching and Developing OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsThinking CreativelyOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkDocumenting/Recording InformationInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsStaffing Organizational UnitsResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesEstimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleScheduling Work and ActivitiesCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersControlling Machines and ProcessesPerforming Administrative ActivitiesDeveloping Objectives and StrategiesSelling or Influencing OthersPerforming General Physical ActivitiesAssisting and Caring for OthersRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentRepairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentDrafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and EquipmentOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentHandling and Moving Objects
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Biofuels production logs and datasheets — review and interpret under supervisor guidance to verify adequate output levels at an entry-level plant assignment.Meters and flow gauges on biofuels processing equipment — read and record real-time data under direct oversight to support proper equipment operation.Plant safety protocols and environmental regulations — follow and apply as directed during routine production shifts at a biofuels manufacturing facility.Temperature, pressure, and flow-rate parameters — monitor and report deviations to senior personnel during supervised production runs.Production employees on a biofuels plant floor — assist in supervision tasks such as scheduling check-ins and relaying shift instructions under a senior manager.Spreadsheet and office suite software — enter production data and generate basic reports to support operational recordkeeping at a biofuels facility.Biofuels plant orientation and onboarding materials — participate in and support training sessions designed to improve new-employee safety awareness.Industrial control software interfaces — navigate and monitor dashboards under direction to observe biofuels process variables in real time.Written technical procedures and regulatory standards — read and summarize key compliance requirements for review by supervising personnel.Inventory management software — log raw material and finished biofuel quantities under supervision to maintain accurate stock records at a production site.
developing
Production shift employees at a biofuels facility — supervise daily manufacturing activities with reduced oversight, coordinating task assignments to meet output targets.Biofuels plant meters, flow gauges, and control panels — monitor and interpret real-time operational data, implementing standard corrective measures when process variables drift.Temperature, pressure, vacuum, and transfer-rate controls — adjust independently during routine production cycles to maintain biofuels processes within required parameters.Biofuels plant safety and environmental compliance reports — review, draft, and submit on a recurring basis to satisfy regulatory and internal standards.Shipping, maintenance, and quality assurance activities at a biofuels power generation facility — coordinate across functional teams to keep operations on schedule.Abnormalities identified in production logs and equipment data — investigate and resolve common issues by applying established troubleshooting procedures.New and subordinate employees in biofuels operations — deliver structured training sessions covering safety practices and production improvement techniques.Technical and supervisory personnel across plant departments — confer regularly to communicate operational status and coordinate responses to emerging process concerns.Calendar and scheduling software — build and manage production and maintenance schedules to optimize biofuels plant throughput across multiple shifts.Operational efficiency metrics and quality assurance data — analyze using spreadsheet tools and present findings clearly in written reports to plant leadership.
proficient
Full-scope biofuels plant operations including production, shipping, maintenance, and quality assurance — manage autonomously, resolving non-routine process failures and regulatory challenges as they arise.Biofuels production employees across multiple shifts and functional areas — supervise with authority, adapting personnel deployment to respond to changing operational demands.Complex process upsets involving temperature, pressure, vacuum, and flow-rate variables — diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions without escalation at a high-throughput biofuels facility.Plant safety, environmental, and operational standards — enforce and audit independently, initiating corrective programs when systemic compliance gaps are identified.Real-time data streams from industrial control software and SCADA systems — interpret advanced process signals to optimize biofuels yield and equipment reliability.Technical and supervisory personnel during critical incident reviews — lead cross-functional conferences to resolve conditions threatening plant safety or product quality.Comprehensive training programs for production and safety competencies — design and implement for subordinate staff, measuring learning outcomes and adjusting content accordingly.Biofuels process chemistry, mechanical systems, and engineering parameters — apply integrated knowledge to evaluate process changes and approve modifications at the facility level.Detailed operational reports, equipment logs, and quality assurance records — synthesize data across time periods to identify trends and recommend strategic process improvements.CAD and facilities management software — use to evaluate plant layout changes, equipment upgrades, and maintenance planning decisions within a biofuels production environment.
advanced
Biofuels production strategy and organizational performance targets — set direction for multi-site or enterprise-level operations, aligning plant goals with corporate sustainability and profitability objectives.Senior production managers and technical specialists across the organization — mentor and develop, building leadership depth and succession readiness within the biofuels business unit.Enterprise-wide safety culture and environmental compliance frameworks — establish standards, policies, and audit systems that govern all biofuels manufacturing facilities in the organization.Capital investment decisions for biofuels plant expansion, technology upgrades, and process innovation — lead evaluation, justification, and implementation at the organizational or executive level.Cross-functional leadership teams spanning operations, engineering, and regulatory affairs — coordinate to resolve high-stakes challenges affecting plant safety, efficiency, and regulatory standing.Biofuels industry regulatory developments and emerging engineering technologies — monitor and translate into organizational policy and operational practice before compliance deadlines.Workforce development and personnel resource strategy across the biofuels production organization — design recruitment, training, and retention programs that align staffing capabilities with long-range production goals.Executive and board-level presentations on operational performance, risk, and strategic initiatives — deliver using presentation and reporting tools to drive informed decision-making across the enterprise.Organizational knowledge management systems and best-practice repositories — build and maintain so that operational learnings from all biofuels facilities are captured, shared, and applied continuously.Industry partnerships, regulatory bodies, and technology vendors in the biofuels sector — represent the organization, negotiating agreements and influencing standards that shape the broader production landscape.
Also known as
18 alternate job titles map to this occupation.
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