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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 ...

LSU AgCenter

Pilot-Plant Manager

Clyde, OH

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Pilot-Plant Manager Position Type:Professional / Unclassified Department:LSUAG PL3 - SNFS - Food Incubator (Amogh Ambardekar (00330165)) Work Location:Clyde Ingram Hall - Poultry Science Pay Grade:

Louisiana Workforce Commission

Pilot-Plant Manager

Clyde, OH

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Pilot-Plant Manager Position Type:Professional / Unclassified Department:LSUAG PL3 - SNFS - Food Incubator (Amogh Ambardekar (00330165)) Work Location:Clyde Ingram Hall - Poultry Science Pay Grade:

Louisiana State University

Pilot-Plant Manager

Clyde, OH

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Pilot-Plant Manager Position Type:Professional / Unclassified Department:LSUAG PL3 - SNFS - Food Incubator (Amogh Ambardekar (00330165)) Work Location:Clyde Ingram Hall - Poultry Science Pay Grade:

Land O'Lakes

Purina Pilot Plant Manager

Gray Summit, MO

$81K - $121K/yr

Purina Pilot Plant Manager The Purina Animal Nutrition R&D organization provides new and strategic products across the company's many species groups. The team plays a significant role in fueling ...

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 ...

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 ...

Solcoa Industries

Pilot Plant Manager

Alameda, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

The Role We are commissioning a new 24/7 pilot production line at our Alameda facility and need ... You will be the person accountable for how much metal the plant made this week. You'll report ...

Cross Resource Group

Pilot Plant Operator

San Antonio, TX

$24 - $29/hr

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  • Life

Pilot Plant Operator / Decommissioning Technician Job Summary This role supports the ... Notify shift advisor or plant management of abnormal conditions immediately * Provide regular ...

Roquette Frères

Pilot Plant Supervisor

Geneva, IL · On-site

$82K - $95K/yr

Pilot Plant Operations Management: * Responsible for the day-to-day operations of our pilot plant facility including set-up, execution, and clean-up of experimental trials according to the weekly ...

Roquette

Pilot Plant Supervisor

Geneva, IL · On-site

$82K - $95K/yr

Pilot Plant Operations Management: * Responsible for the day-to-day operations of our pilot plant facility including set-up, execution, and clean-up of experimental trials according to the weekly ...

Cambria

Pilot Plant Technician

Le Sueur, MN

$22.65 - $28.68/hr

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 * Accurately measure tile ...

Cambria

Pilot Plant Technician

Le Sueur, MN · On-site

$22.65 - $28.68/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 * Accurately measure tile ...

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How much do pilot plant manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 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 protocols, and analyze data to support scale-up to full production, often requiring technical knowledge in engineering or chemistry and strong management skills.

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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Pilot Plant Manager

JRG Partners

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$135K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 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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