Site Manager

Overview

Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovation’s vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations (“CI”) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and we are passionate about serving our portfolio of 220+ companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology, and climate tech.

Come join Ultra-low Carbon Concrete & Carbon Reduction Solutions | Carbon Built!

About Carbon Built

Carbon Built is building deeply decarbonized concrete manufacturing of the future. Through proprietary low-carbon concrete technology, data analytics, robotics, and the acquisition of concrete masonry plants, we are scaling solutions that dramatically reduce embodied carbon while lowering costs.

We are a mission-driven, fast-growing company at the intersection of climate tech, manufacturing, and construction. This is a hands-on environment where flexibility, ownership, and sound judgment matter.

The Role – We are seeking a Site Manager to join our team, reporting directly to the General Manager. This role partners closely with the General Manager to support safe, efficient, and reliable day-to-day plant operations, including production, maintenance, logistics, and workforce management. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys spending time on the plant floor, working alongside teams, and helping translate plans into execution.

The Site Manager plays a key role in reinforcing safety, coordinating cross-functional work, and supporting continuous improvement at the site.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise plant and logistics staff, including operators, drivers, and support teams
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to support employee development and accountability
• Support production planning and execution in coordination with the General Manager and Sales team to meet customer demand and delivery commitments
• Ensure accurate execution of BOM and work orders
• Maintain quality standards for raw materials and finished goods
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels of raw materials and finished products to support production schedules and customer deliveries
• Assist the General Manager in supporting supply chain resilience, including maintaining multiple supplier options, managing supplier risk, and supporting cost-effective sourcing decisions
• Promote a culture of safety and reinforce compliance with OSHA, DOT, and environmental regulations
• Ensure transportation partners meet required safety and compliance standards
• Support safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Track and report KPIs related to production efficiency, downtime, throughput, and overall plant performance
• Oversee logistics for inbound raw materials and outbound finished products
• Manage transportation scheduling, trucking contractors, and third-party logistics providers
• Track freight costs, including total logistics spend and cost per mile, to support pricing and margin analysis
• Identify opportunities to improve logistics and production processes to reduce costs and improve service levels
• Act as a backup to the General Manager as needed

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in plant operations, logistics, or supply chain within concrete masonry, hardscapes, or similar manufacturing environments
• 2+ years of leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and support teams
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production workflows, and logistics coordination
• Working knowledge of ERP and operational systems;
  Vorn and Net Suite experience preferred
• Demonstrated mechanical, electrical, maintenance, and troubleshooting capability in a plant environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Willingness and ability to spend approximately 70% of time on the plant floor, actively supporting operations and teams
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain site-specific safety certifications
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and a collaborative, people-centered leadership style

Salary range of $115,000 to $125,000 depending on experience and geographical location, plus highly competitive…