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Kalera

Horticulturist I

Aurora, CO · On-site

Assistant General Manager - Plant Science and Horticulture FLSA Status: Non-Exempt COMPANY: Headquartered in Orlando, FL, Kalera is a science and technology-driven company dedicated to growing the ...

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Mgr, Plant Environmental I

Roxboro, NC · On-site

$85K - $88K/yr

Mgr, Plant Environmental I Req Id: 12264 Job Location: Roxboro Posting Start Date: 3/3/26 Work ... Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Science, Engineering or related field preferred * Certificates ...

Kalera

Horticulturist I

Ellenwood, GA · On-site

Assistant General Manager - Plant Science and Horticulture FLSA Status: Non-Exempt COMPANY: Headquartered in Orlando, FL, Kalera is a science and technology-driven company dedicated to growing the ...

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How much do manager plant science jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager plant science in the United States is $116,420.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $140,500.00 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 the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 49% Full Time, 46% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,420 per year, or $56 per hour.

Manager Plant Operations - Orange TX

Arcwood Environmental, LLC

Orange, TX • On-site

$97K - $146K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Overview
About Arcwood
Every advancement-from the products we use to the medicines and technologies we depend on-creates waste that must be handled responsibly. For more than 50 years, Arcwood Environmental has helped organizations across the United States manage the byproducts of progress safely and thoughtfully. With deep expertise and innovative waste management technology across a growing nationwide footprint, Arcwood protects people, communities, and the environment through work that often happens behind the scenes.
Our Values
We move forward together, one team with a shared purpose, counting on each other every day. Our core values demonstrate how we work together to deliver value for our customers, putting them at the center of all we do:
  • Lead with Safety: We uphold the highest safety and compliance standards to protect our teams, our customers and the communities that count on us.
  • Solve Problems Creatively: We push for better - advancing technologies, processes, and ideas that protect human health and the environment.
  • Own It Together: We are individually and collectively accountable for our work and our impact, knowing that progress is only achieved by working together - with our customers, and with each other.
  • Deliver for Customers: We put customers at the center of all we do. When we live our values - lead with safety, solving problems creatively, and owning our work together - the result is clear: we deliver exceptional value for our customers.

We've reached a unique point as a company: big enough to deliver broad capability and consistent performance, while striving to be nimbler and more responsive to our customers' evolving needs. Come join Arcwood and be part of our legacy of environmental leadership!
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Operations Manager, Plant As the Operations Manager, Plant you will have responsibility for the leadership of operation for a 24/7 waste incinerator facility, including safe and complaint operations, financial performance, and customer satisfaction
Essential Functions & Requirements:
  • Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
  • Ensures compliance with all Federal, State and Local regulations related to the waste and environmental services industry
  • Reviews production schedules to plan facility operations; establishes priorities and sequences to ensure productivity and quality
  • Establishes operating goals and resolves operational and maintenance issues to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays
  • Develops and/or revises standard operational and working procedures; ensures Company policies and procedures are adhered to
  • Troubleshoots treatment processes through acquired chemistry and waste treatment knowledge and best practices
  • Establishes production metrics and monitors reporting to ensure achievement of goals within the business line
  • Facilitates strong interactions and collaboration between inter-plant departments and Corporate teams
  • Prepares and completes audits of various mandatory reporting for all relevant functional departments
  • Assists in the development of year operational budget; monitors conformance to the budget and cost of operations to ensure proper pricing and profitability
  • Determines waste disposal options (acceptability and pricing) in partnership with Corporate Approvals; addresses physical and analytical issues around non-conforming waste materials received
  • Assists in proposal development, attends pre-bid meetings, assists with cost estimates and program planning and provides technical support for Corporate teams
  • Reviews and manages departmental expenses including P&L, disposal billing, time sheet approvals, etc.
  • Continuously monitors facility operations for adherence and efficiency improvement opportunities
  • Assists in incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root and contributing causes and coordinates corrective measures and follow up actions
  • Serves as a member of the Plant Emergency Team; leads effective response to emergency situations, including the timely notification of reportable incidents, response actions, and removal of residues and replacement of supplies
  • Participates in the hiring, performance evaluation, discipline, promotion and termination processes of team members as needed
  • Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science related field (required)
Experience
  • 5+ years of related plant operations experience in hazardous waste operations and/or chemical plant operations (required)
  • Reasonable experience with and understanding of P&Ls (required)
  • Technical knowledge of equipment and/or processes related to chemistry (required)
  • Experience with industrial waste treatment practices (preferred)

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with 7% company match, and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans & Disabilities
A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.
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