Site Manager
Job Description
Location: Belleville, TX
Compensation: $125,000–$150,000 base + bonus potential
Reports To: SVP Operations and Supply Chain
Direct Reports: Maintenance Manager, Production Supervisors, EHS/Quality Lead, Engineering/Process Lead
- Partner with architect, EPC firm, utilities, and local authorities to support facility build and infrastructure planning & layout (power, gas, water, waste).
- Lead vendor and supplier engagement, including oil & gas feedstock and critical equipment vendors.
- Implement operational workflows, SOPs, and site-level processes.
- Support equipment installation, commissioning, and production ramp-up.
- Lead process replication and scale-up for commercial manufacturing. Ensure consistent performance, quality, and reliability as production capacity grows.
- Build and lead the production and maintenance team; manage 4–5 direct reports.
- Establish safety, quality, and regulatory compliance systems.
- Drive continuous improvement and operational optimization with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Pivot quickly with a “fail fast” mentality as plans change.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, or related).
- 5–10 years of manufacturing or industrial supervisory/management experience.
- Experience in chemicals, specialty materials, energy, industrial manufacturing, or similar environments.
- Demonstrated leadership in operations, engineering, maintenance, or production.
- Ability to work in ambiguity and build processes from the ground up.
- Experience with greenfield facilities, capital projects, or scale-up operations.
- Exposure to oil & gas, specialty chemicals, or advanced materials manufacturing.
- Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement training.
- Experience in startups, high-growth, or emerging technology environments a plus.
Meet Your Recruiter
Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter
Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.
Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.
As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.
One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.