General Manager Operations

Job Brief

As a General Manager of Operations, you will provide passionate leadership and direction toward the achievement of Zero Harm. You will be accountable to plan, lead and manage efficient manufacturing at the Simsbury, CT manufacturing site.

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.

Dyno Nobel’s Simsbury, Connecticut facility is a key part of the company’s explosives and initiation systems operations in the Americas. The Simsbury plant specializes in manufacturing advanced detonator and initiation technologies for mining, construction, and seismic industries. The site, which employs around 150 workers, is known for its strong safety culture, innovative research and development, and lean manufacturing practices. Beyond production, the plant also serves as a hub for enhancing Dyno Nobel’s product portfolio with cutting-edge blasting solutions.

What You’ll Do

As a General Manager of Operations, you will provide passionate leadership and direction toward the achievement of Zero Harm. You will be accountable to plan, lead and manage efficient manufacturing at the Simsbury, CT manufacturing site. Other duties include:

What We’re Looking For:

What We Offer:

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

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.

Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.