Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that's great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

What You'll Do

As the Emulsion Plant Manager, you will lead daily operations for manufacturing of bulk and bagged explosives. You will be responsible for managing the site operations as established in procedures and guidelines set by the company in the areas that include safety, people, equipment, goods and material, environmental protection, cost performance, asset maintenance and utilization. Other duties include:

• Accountable for operational excellence through focused management and measurable performance metrics.
• Production planning, quality control and managing inventory of raw material inputs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSEQ Performance Standards, and site security program.
• Proactively work to achieve compliance with safety systems and ensure a safe workplace.
• Actively audits on-site safety in compliance to company and regulatory requirements.
• Performs Critical Control Verifications (CCV) and Safety System Shut Down (SSS) checks.
• Manages work schedules and provides oversight and training to manufacturing team.
• Manages to ensure strict compliance to work instruction, SOP's and safety policies.
• Observes staff to ensure competency and progression to proficiency.
• Maximize production by manhour and minimize off spec product, scrap, and waste.
• Responsive in the event of a safety related incident, and/or investigation, and implements corrective action with urgency. Participates fully in any investigation.
• Prepare and submit proper paperwork to document expenses, safety statistics, payroll hours and information and all others as required by policy or practice.
• Ensures accuracy of all records and reporting.
• Leads and schedules maintenance of site facilities.
• Manages third party vendors and service providers.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years Supervisory Experience
• 3+ years managing in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a laboratory setting or a background in chemical processing.
• Hazardous materials or food processing experience.
• Background in a role related to quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of applicable compliance requirements of OSHA, ATF, DOT/HAZMAT, EPA and other local agencies.
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
  
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player.

What We Offer:

Salary: $75,000-85,000 DOE

• 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Matching 401K up to 4%
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People - Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Deliver on our Promises

Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law