This is a day shift position working a 9 / 80 schedule (every other Friday off)

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 a Manufacturing Manager, you will ensure that operations are safe, equipment is performing efficiently, production volume is met, and quality is assured. You will be responsible for aligning with the Manufacturing Excellence standard; identify and implement framework and strategy to reduce waste and improve quality, productivity and safety performance. Other duties include:

• Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety (Safety Leadership)
• Participate in all safety activities
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE performance standards, objectives and regulations
• Live and foster the IPL Corporate Values
• Conduct risk assessments using appropriate tools (Take5!, JSA, PTW, Gemba walks, equipment checklists)
• Report all hazards, near misses, and incidents immediately
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Manage safety improvements for work area
• Promote 5S principles in everything we do
• Provide input for new programs, policies, guidelines and procedures
• Monitor and react to financial and operational metrics
• On-time delivery of products while meeting quality standards, and at the lowest possible cost.
• Ensure alignment of activities and resources within the value stream, and ensure cross-organization collaboration and associate involvement where appropriate
• Support new processes and product development
• Champion Lean Manufacturing efforts within value streams to improve and meet yearly goals
• Champions a reward and recognition process within work cell(s)/value stream(s) to foster participation, competitiveness, and a sense of ownership

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related Engineering or business discipline preferred.
• 8+ years related technical experience.
• 5+ years' experience in a leadership position or supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ experience in Supply Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Complete understanding of Safety, Quality, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Capacity / Resource Planning, Continuous Improvement and all others activities that go into the production process.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop operational plans.
• Knowledge of business finance linking financial outcomes with operations actions and strategy.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement
• 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:

• 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
• 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.