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JRG Partners

Pilot Plant Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$135K - $160K/yr

The Pilot Plant Manager will be responsible for the following ? be the subject matter expert for all pilot and labs tests with 3rd party partners. ? work side by side with Chefs, Food Scientists and ...

Sees

Plant Director

South San Francisco, CA

The Plant Manager provides strategic and hands-on leadership for three regional manufacturing ... Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, or a related field ...

Ohalo

Biotech Program Manager

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$160K - $210K/yr

This role requires a candidate who is competent with molecular or cellular biology or biochemistry (but is not necessarily a plant scientist), has experience designing, developing, and managing high ...

Ohalo

Biotech Program Manager

South San Francisco, CA

$160K - $210K/yr

This role requires a candidate who is competent with molecular or cellular biology or biochemistry (but is not necessarily a plant scientist), has experience designing, developing, and managing high ...

Ohalo

Biotech Program Manager

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$160K - $210K/yr

This role requires a candidate who is competent with molecular or cellular biology or biochemistry (but is not necessarily a plant scientist), has experience designing, developing, and managing high ...

Solcoa Industries

Pilot Plant Operator

Alameda, CA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Manage production runs end-to-end: feedstock preparation, reactor charging, process execution ... Coursework or training in metallurgy, materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field.

JRG Partners

Food Process Scientist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

The Food Science Scientist will be part of the AI Food team and will be reporting to the Director ... Partner with plant managers to design and implement key projects. ? Summarizing and synthesizing ...

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How much do manager plant science jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager plant science in San Rafael, CA is $129,775.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,400.00 and $156,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Plant Science vs Plant Biologist?

AspectManager Plant SciencePlant Biologist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Plant Science, Agriculture, or related field; often requires leadership experienceBachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Plant Biology, Botany, or related field; research-focused
Work EnvironmentResearch facilities, agricultural companies, or corporate R&D departments; managerial roleUniversities, research institutes, or laboratories; primarily research and experimentation
Employer & Industry UsageAgri-business, biotech firms, research organizations; overseeing projects and teamsAcademic institutions, government agencies, research centers; conducting scientific studies

The main difference is that a Manager Plant Science oversees research projects and teams within agricultural or biotech companies, focusing on management and application. In contrast, a Plant Biologist primarily conducts scientific research to understand plant biology, often in academic or research settings. Both roles require strong knowledge of plant sciences, but their responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Manager Plant Science job openings in San Rafael, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,775 per year, or $62.4 per hour.

Pilot Plant Manager

JRG Partners

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$135K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Our client, a dynamic, innovative and growing Food Tech Company is seeking a Pilot Plant manager for their San Francisco location.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast growing company!
The Pilot Plant Manager will be responsible for the following
? be the subject matter expert for all pilot and labs tests with 3rd party partners.
? work side by side with Chefs, Food Scientists and Product Developers in order to drive the top line, the efficiencies as well as uniquity of all products
? Organize all Pilot and Labs activities in the daily basis as well as yearly planning.
? Be accountable for the Pilot and Labs facilities: Authorization to operate, Maintenance, Team trainings and People Safety.
? be responsible for attracting, developing, and retaining talent for the R&D Pilot and Labs Team
? Bring product development expertise through his / her own experience as well as from suppliers, to ensure successful industrialization and launches that meet the requirements of the project brief.
Key Qualifications
? 5 or more years of progressive R&D experience in Pilot Plants for plant-based food products.
? Bachelor's degree in food engineering, food science or a similar discipline.
? experience in working with Pilot and Labs vendors and co-manufacturers.
  • possess experience working in a consumer food company, start up experience preferred
  • excel in a startup environment and is excited to create new procedures and processes from scratch, and has a strong entrepreneurial mindset.
  • be a problem solver, have a general manager mindset, and take the initiative to get the job done
  • possess strong planning, project management, and execution skills, and the ability to articulate where and how you have used them
  • rigorous data driven/analytical capability and ability and presence to present data effectively to a leadership team
  • demonstrated leadership ability + work well in teams and cross functional groups in a matrixed environment both regionally and globally
  • be agile, adaptable, and thrive in a dynamic and changing culture
  • possess strong computer skills including a high level of proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel
  • ability to travel at least 15% of the time

Compensation is based on experience!

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