Plant Manager

Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovations vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations (CI) is Connecticuts 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 | CarbonBuiltAbout CarbonBuiltCarbonBuilt is building deeply decarbonized concrete manufacturing of the future. Through our proprietary low-carbon concrete technology, focus on data analytics and robotics, and active acquisition of concrete masonry plants, we are scaling solutions that dramatically reduce embodied carbon while also reducing costs. Rooted in science, CarbonBuilt was established after years of Department of Energy-backed research at UCLAs Institute for Carbon Management. CarbonBuilt showcased its technology during the five-year long COSIA NRG Carbon XPRIZE competition, in which it was awarded the Grand Prize in 2021. CarbonBuilt has raised capital from leading Investors and Venture Capital firms.Our Vision - a world in which global economic prosperity is no longer a threat to the climate.Our Mission - to enable concrete manufacturing to drive large-scale emissions reductions through the cost-effective use of industrial byproducts and CO.CarbonBuilts Reversa Binder, a patented, low-carbon alternative to cement, creates concrete with a 70100% lower carbon footprint, reducing costs by 1030% while meeting performance standards. Our product has been commercially available since 2023 and can be rapidly adopted by the nearly 800 concrete plants in the U.S. alone.The Role - WE WILL RELOCATE SOMEONE FOR THIS ROLEThe Plant Manager/Manufacturing Manager will serve as the deputy to the General Manager, playing a critical role in ensuring operational excellence. This individual will lead production scheduling, supply chain management, and freight operations, while supporting the General Manager in driving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and seamless execution across all functions. The Plant Manager/Manufacturing Manager will be a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance strategic oversight with operational execution.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a deputy to the General Manager, supporting overall site leadership and stepping in as needed.Lead and manage production scheduling, ensuring alignment with customer demand, capacity, and resource availability.Oversee supply chain operations, including vendor relationships, materials management, and inventory optimization.Manage freight and logistics, ensuring cost-effective and reliable movement of goods across the network.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, sales, engineering, etc.) to align operational planning with business objectives.Drive process improvements and best practices across operations, focusing on efficiency, accuracy, and cost reduction.Monitor key operational KPIs and implement corrective actions where needed.Provide strong people leadership, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.QualificationsBachelors degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred).10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, with significant leadership responsibility.Demonstrated success in production scheduling, supply chain management, and freight/logistics.Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams and large-scale operations.Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment while maintaining focus on strategic goals.Equal Opportunity EmployerCarbonBuilt is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.