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 p rovide 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:

- Responsible for leading efforts to deliver results on Plant and Corporate goals and objectives as well as foster and live our Corporate Values

- Ensure business is operated within compliance of all state and federal laws and regulations.

- Provide passionate leadership and direction in the achievement of Zero Harm

- Ensure compliance with applicable Company HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) Performance Standards, as well as applicable acts and regulations

- Lead and develop a workforce (including a leadership staff) to meet and/or exceed organizational objectives

- Champion a culture of engagement and open communication

- Direct and coordinate operations resources to ensure customer demands and requirements are met

- Instill a quality culture for the site and maintain responsibility for the quality of product to organizational Quality Standards.

- Develop and manage a site-specific budget to include controlling the sites expenditure and assets to achieve financial targets

- Align manufacturing strategies such as cost reductions, productivity improvements, organizational development, and safety performance to meet corporate business strategies

- Develop, Maintain and Improve site metrics and processes using LEAN methodologies as well as other progressive manufacturing techniques

- Champion the development and implementation of organizational and manufacturing efficiency improvement using Business Improvement tools and principles.

- Participate (with Product Development and Engineering) in the development of new products and/or production processes

- Actively participate as a member of the IS Leadership Team in understanding and solving organizational issues, looking at and capturing opportunity for business growth, and working toward a harmonious management of the IS Business

- Maintain the site expenditure and assets to achieve financial targets.

- Maintain the highest standards of presentation and professionalism.

What We’re Looking For:

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related area of Business, Science or Engineering

- 10 plus years (combined) in one or more of the following industries: energetic materials, chemical refining, or technical manufacturing

- 5 plus years in a management or leadership capacity

- Master’s degree preferred

- Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.

- Six Sigma Black Belt Certification preferred

- Ability to interact and discuss issues with regulatory compliance officials.

- Ability to provide direction and coaching to others in an effective leadership manner

- Ability to travel both domestically and/or other countries (such as Australia and Mexico) from time to time

- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

What We Offer:

- Paid vacation time + 12 paid holidays + PTO days - Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available

- Up to a 4% 401k match

- A generous tuition reimbursement program

- General paid parental leave

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.*