JOB BRIEF

As a Manufacturing Manager of Chemicals, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of Det. Cord/PETN Manufacturing for the Graham, KY site in a safe and productive manner staying within Dyno Nobel policy and procedures.

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.

As a Manufacturing Manager of Chemicals, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of PETN Manufacturing for the Graham, KY site in a safe and productive manner staying within Dyno Nobel policy and procedures. You will develop plans and strategies and support subassemblies as needed. Other duties include:

• Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE performance standards, objectives and regulations
• Live and foster the IPL Corporate Values
• Responsible for the continuous improvement of the process to achieve future state.
• Direct activities in area of responsibility to attain maximum plant operating efficiency, product rate and product quality
• Track plant operating KPI’s – efficiency, energy usage, on stream time, cost/ton, production, environmental compliance, customer complaints, etc.
• Manage operation within approved budget for controllable costs. Participate in annual budget process and develop budget for plants within areas of responsibility.
• Write or participate in developing CEP’s for annual CAPEX spending.
• Facilitate all personnel actions as required (scheduling, recognition and reward, discipline, performance reviews, etc.)
• Conduct communication meetings.
• Makes daily inspection of proper operation and condition of plant process and equipment.
• Ensures all units and areas are kept in clean and orderly fashion.
• Takes any necessary action to correct and complement findings.
• Coordinate with maintenance to address needed repair work modifications within areas of responsibility.
• Maintain environmental compliance within areas of responsibility.
• Maintain plant in compliance with OSHA PSM Program.
• Coordinate with laboratory for proper plant quality control.
• Coordinate with magazine department and customer service to ensure all orders are met on time and in full.