Production Operations Lead

Job Brief

Responsible for leading and controlling the plant operations as established in procedures and guidelines set by the company in the areas of: people, equipment, material and environmental safety, cost performance, asset utilization, and customer product.

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.

What You’ll Do

As an Emulsion Plant Lead, you will o perate the emulsion plant at the direction of the Seniors Emulsion Manager. You will be responsible for leading and controlling the plant operations as established in procedures and guidelines set by the company in the areas of: people, equipment, material and environmental safety, cost performance, asset utilization, customer product and service delivery. Other duties include:

- Make safety the first consideration in every task

- Collaborate, coordinate and cooperate with Health and Safety Advisor and Regulatory Advisor

- Meet obligations of all Safety Tools and Related Processes : Rules to Live By, Stop Work Authority , Pre-use Inspections, Take5, JSA, PTW, Fatal Risk awareness and the CCV process, 4Ps, Collect and review Take 5’s of team

- Operate plant and equipment for safe, proper and reliable operation

- Operate within safe and standard operating procedures

- Manage to minimize rework or recycling

- Run sampling for quality evaluation and confirmation.

- Meet client demands on time and in full and quality

- Maintain records re: quality related complaints

- Operate plant to meet low-cost targets

- Accurate Reporting of key production, quality and efficiency metrics: Production by Man Hour, Utilization - % of Capacity, Scrap/Rework/Recycle, Quality Complaints

- Operate in compliance with all regulatory agencies (EPA, California Air Resources Board, CARB, ATF, MSHA, OSHA) and Dyno Nobel standards

What We're Looking For:

- Bachelor degree or equivalent. Additional directly related work experience may be substituted for some of the educational requirements.

- 2+ years working experience with progressively increasing professional or technical responsibility, within a relevant industry

- Experience with safety, environment, quality, maintenance, and training systems

- Computer literacy

- Strong understanding and acceptance of responsibility for compliance to relevant OSHA, ATF, DOT and EPA and local regulations

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

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.*