What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Planner / Scheduler 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 Lead Planner / Scheduler, you will oversee and manage the planning and scheduling of site operation projects as established in procedures and guidelines set by the company for the areas of people, equipment, emulsion manufacturing, material and environmental safety, cost performance, asset utilization, customer product and service delivery. Other duties include:
Work directly with the Site Manager to allocate resources to achieve Operational Excellence through focused management and measured performance
Ensure compliance with applicable HSE Performance Standards, and site security program.
Collects and reports required monthly H&S statistics
Proactively work to maintain compliance with safety systems.
Conduct monthly H&S inspections and report noncompliance
Respond to safety related incident, and/ participate in investigation
Identify and recommend continuous improvement projects that have financial benefits for both Dyno Nobel and our customer.
Propose and implement processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Define project timelines, milestones, and dependencies.
Ensure schedules are realistic and achievable, considering resource availability and potential constraints.
dentify and allocate resources (personnel, equipment, materials) effectively.Manage CMMS maintenance systems for all company assets to minimum company standards.
Generate dashboard reports on maintenance costs, utilization and availability of mobile assets and emulsion plant.
Work closely with engineering as needed in the commissioning of new equipment.
Communicate improvements in equipment, procedures, systems, and management to other employees in region
Communicate with other business units to ensure equipment meets quality and operating standards
Provide leadership to operators and mechanics to execute the planned and scheduled maintenance thru daily inspections to ensure work is completed timely, safely, and with quality against maintenance standards.
What We're Looking For:
Associate degree or combination of education /work experience. Equivalent experience will be accepted in place of formal education
5 years working experience with part inventory, asset management or maintenance.
People leadership skills (instruct, coach and train)
Experience with manufacture of emulsion manufacturing and product delivery
Experience with safety, environment, quality, maintenance, and training systems.
2 years of MSHA work experience
Strong understanding and acceptance of responsibility for compliance to relevant OSHA, ATF, DOT and Environmental regulations
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
- Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service
- Generous tuition reimbursement program
- Generous 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.*
