What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager - IS Products Global position at Dyno Nobel?
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 General Manager of Initiation Systems (IS) Global Products, you will be responsible and accountable for IS Products Globally and the Lifecycle management of the portfolio. You will ensure that product line strategies are aligned and executed within the Business Units, working with all levels of the sales organization, R&D, manufacturing, and engineering. This position has a strong focus on Processes, Plants for the IS Product lines Globally (Standards, MOCs, Controlled Documents and QMS) Drive IS footprint Optimizations. Other duties include:
- Manage product lines globally (content and makeup) through life cycle management (product, positioning, pricing and promotion)
- Develop and execute Product Line strategies, link strategies to sales and service and operations and communicating the Product plans and strategies
- Accountable to lead and develop the product line to meet corporate objectives for earning
- Report product line performance, support the budgeting and forecasting process
- Guide Product Marketing and budgeting
- Pricing development and P&L accountability
- Product line analyses and marketing plans (additions, rationalizations, consolidation, modification, Industry trends, competitive trends)
- Recommendations for product line improvements from field visits, sales and customer interfaces
- Lead/support cross functional product business teams, providing product line leadership and stewardship.
- Provide technical support and application training
- Provide Product Branding Leadership
- Monitor and understand customer satisfaction through daily business interactions and formal survey process.
- Oversee product line content, Strategy Development
- Achieving customer satisfaction, maintaining product line profitability expectations
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in related engineering or business discipline/ equivalent work experience
- 10 years’ experience in the explosives industry or explosive industry marketing and product management
- Solid understanding of product characteristics, applications
- Solid knowledge of Plants, Processes and Equipment used in manufacturing and delivering IS products
- SAP capability, computer literacy in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Ability to deliver quality presentations
- Knowledge of markets where products are sold
- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player
What We Offer:
- 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
- Generous paid parental leave
- Friendly and supportive coworkers
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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.
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