Senior Operations Manager

Job Brief

Responsible for ensuring that operations are safe, environment is protected, plants are performing efficiently, production volume is met, and quality is assured.

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 a Senior Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that operations are safe, environment is protected, plants are performing efficiently, production volume is met, and quality is assured. You will manage the long term planning & execution of Turnarounds, financial improvements, team development & continuous improvement. Other duties include:

- Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety (Safety Leadership)

- Conduct risk assessments using appropriate tools (Take5!, JSA, PTW, PHA’s, & LOPA’s)

- Continuous Improvement and all others activities that go into the production process

- Ensure compliance with applicable HSE performance standards, objectives and regulations.

- Report all hazards, near misses, and incidents immediately, escalating as appropriate

- Ensure incident investigations and root cause analysis are conducted at the appropriate levels

- Align with the Nobel Way; identify and implement framework and strategy to reduce waste and improve safety, quality & productivity.

- Provide strategic direction for all production areas, including long and short-range resource planning (labor, equipment), adjusting to changing customer or business needs as required.

- On-time delivery of products while meeting safety & quality standards, 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 growth projects.

- Accountable for Materials Management; including the planning and scheduling for the site.

- Develop and maintain a budget for all responsible areas.

- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to improve safety, quality, production, and culture.

- Direct activities in the area of responsibility to attain maximum plant operating efficiency, product rate, and product quality

What We're Looking For:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or other related Engineering Degrees

- 3+ years of supervising personnel. - 3+ years of experience in a plant maintenance or engineering role.

- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement

- Experience leading operational transformation combined with organizational, communication and leadership skills

- Complete understanding of Safety, Quality, Uptime, Capacity / Resource Planning

- Ability to lead through others and develop team members through coaching.

- Skilled with SAP desired.

- Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card

- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

What We Offer:

- 9 / 80 schedule (every other Friday off)

- Paid vacation time + 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

- 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.