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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 ...

Mars

Pilot Plant Technician

Thompsons Station, TN · On-site

The technician role should help to ensure open communication with the pilot plant manager as well as all other Pilot Plant and trial stakeholders including site HSE, Quality and Food Safety, and R&D ...

Mars

Pilot Plant Technician

Thompsons Station, TN

The technician role should help to ensure open communication with the pilot plant manager as well as all other Pilot Plant and trial stakeholders including site HSE, Quality and Food Safety, and R&D ...

Arkema

Pilot Plant Technician Job

King Of Prussia, PA · On-site

This position reports directly to the Pilot Plant Manager. Works closely with the pilot plant staff, Facilities & Maintenance team, HES, technical resources and outside contractors to successfully ...

Elanco

TSMS Pilot Plant Manager

Elwood, KS · On-site

TSMS Pilot Plant Manager Your day-to-day will include: * Responsible for optimization of new product processes within the Elwood, Kansas monoclonal antibody (mAb) pilot plant. * Present finding of ...

Cambria

Pilot Plant Technician

Le Sueur, MN

$22.65 - $28.68/hr

Communicate job problems and concerns with peers and the Pilot Plant Manager * Perform job duties while utilizing safe operating procedures, as laid out in the SOP manuals * Assist in process ...

Cambria

Pilot Plant Technician

Le Sueur, MN · On-site

$22.65 - $28.68/hr

Communicate job problems and concerns with peers and the Pilot Plant Manager * Perform job duties while utilizing safe operating procedures, as laid out in the SOP manuals * Assist in process ...

Solenis

Pilot Plant Technician

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$58K - $85K/yr

Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For additional information about ... The Pilot Plant Technician supports engineers and scientists in the development, testing, and ...

Eurofins

Pilot Plant Technician

Lafayette, CO · On-site

Present objective results to management The Pilot Plant Technician is responsible for the cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance of the equipment in the pilot plant under supervisor's direction. The ...

Sibelco

Pilot Plant Controls Engineer

Bakersville, NC · On-site

$77K - $91K/yr

Work closely with the Pilot Plant Manager to ensure smooth scale-up and transfer of processes from the lab to the pilot plant. * Collaborate with Quality Control, Production, and Procurement teams to ...

Sibelco

Pilot Plant Controls Engineer

Red Hill, SC

$74K - $87K/yr

Work closely with the Pilot Plant Manager to ensure smooth scale-up and transfer of processes from the lab to the pilot plant. * Collaborate with Quality Control, Production, and Procurement teams to ...

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How much do pilot plant manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for pilot plant manager in the United States is $116,937.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $121,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pilot plant manager?

A pilot plant manager oversees the operation of small-scale industrial facilities used to test and develop new processes or products. They coordinate equipment, ensure safety standards, and analyze data to support scale-up to full production, often requiring knowledge of engineering, manufacturing, and process control tools.

What is the difference between Pilot Plant Manager vs Process Engineer?

AspectPilot Plant ManagerProcess Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering; often requires experience in plant operationsBachelor's or master's in chemical, process, or mechanical engineering; focus on design and optimization
Work EnvironmentOversees pilot plant operations, manages staff, ensures safety and efficiencyDesigns processes, analyzes data, improves manufacturing methods
Industry UsageCommonly employed in chemical, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industriesUsed across similar industries for process development and optimization

The Pilot Plant Manager focuses on overseeing pilot plant operations, managing staff, and ensuring safety, while the Process Engineer concentrates on designing and optimizing manufacturing processes. Both roles require engineering credentials and are integral to process development in manufacturing industries.

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Infographic showing various Pilot Plant Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 15% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,937 per year, or $56.2 per hour.

Pilot Plant Manager

JRG Partners

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$135K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 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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