Shift Supervisor

Dyno Nobel Inc.; Graham (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health benefits + dental

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Dyno Nobel is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead the safe manufacturing of TNT products at the Graham, KY plant. You’ll supervise frontline operations, implement plant policies, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving safety and efficiency.

Join a team committed to Zero Harm and continuous improvement, with responsibilities ranging from planning and coordination to coaching staff and maintaining high performance across shifts.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Engineering Degree preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing chemical environment.
• Ability to interact and discuss issues with regulatory compliance officials.
• Ability to provide direction and coaching to others in an effective leadership manner.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to foster teamwork and collaboration among all shift employees.
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and team player.

Responsibilities

• 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 regulation.
• Live and foster the Dyno Nobel Corporate Values.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason when dealing with emotional topics.
• Maintain good personnel relations by explaining company goals and policies.
• Constructs work plans for the Emulsion workforce based on production plans and makes adjustments to plans as necessary.
• Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
• Builds positive relationships by listening, addressing concerns, feelings and communicating challenging but realistic performance expectations to move others to higher levels of performance.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Coaching

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Be Part of Something New!

Join us as we bring a brand-new TNT manufacturing plant to life! This is a unique opportunity to be part of the commissioning and startup of a new facility, work with new technology and equipment, and help shape the plant’s long-term success. Make an impact from day one and grow with the site for years to come.

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 Shift Supervisor, you will perform the duties of a front line supervisor, be responsible for the safe manufacturing of TNT products and support the Graham, KY Plant according to Dyno Nobel Americas and plant policies and procedures. 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 regulation.
• Live and foster the Dyno Nobel Corporate Values
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason when dealing with emotional topics.
• Maintain good personnel relations by explaining company goals and policies.
• Constructs work plans for the Emulsion workforce based on production plans and makes adjustments to plans as necessary.
• Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
• Builds positive relationships by listening, addressing concerns, feelings and communicating challenging but realistic performance expectations to move others to higher levels of performance.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values.

We’re Looking For:

• Undergraduate Engineering Degree preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing chemicalenvironment.
• Ability to interact and discuss issues with regulatory compliance officials.
• n Ability to provide direction and coaching to others in an effective leadership manner
• n Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• n Ability to foster teamwork and collaboration among all shift employees
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and 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 401K
• A generous tuition reimbursement programGenerous 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.