Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Hopkinsville, KY

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that's great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

What You'll Do

As the Manufacturing Manager, you will manage the manufacturing of Det Cord and/or PETN and support the Graham, KY Plant. You will be a value Stream owner responsible for driving continuous improvement to reach future state. Other duties include:

• Promote, foster and demand an environment of Zero Harm through coaching and leading by example - SAFETY as the NUMBER 1 PRIORITY!
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE performance standards, objectives and regulations
• Lives and fosters the IPL values
• Value Stream Owner and responsible for the continuous improvement of the process to achieve future state.
• Supports Business Improvement initiatives and ensures participation from all areas of responsibility.
• 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.
• Manages and ensures personnel are trained and safe in operation.
• Maintain good personnel relations by explaining company goals and policies.
• 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 necessary action to correct and complement findings.
  

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a Science, Business Management or Engineering discipline required.

• 3 years demonstrated management skills in an industrial/manufacturing environment

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

• Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma knowledge preferred

• Ability to troubleshoot issues in all of the various processes associated with manufacturing.

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

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

• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player
  

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 401(k)
• Generous paid parental leave
• 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

Women and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.