Senior Site Supervisor (Homer GA)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation, and reimagining the way we work.

Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

If interested in joining the Orica team and to be contacted by the Orica Recruiting team, text “New Job” to 52345.

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About The Role – Senior Site Supervisor (Homer GA)

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Senior Site Supervisor within our Orica US Commercial team who supervises on site Total Load Source (TLS) / Down The Hole (DTH) Orica teams, plant and ancillary equipment in accordance with the service level agreement, corporate and regulatory standards. The incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of the Orica Safety, Health, Environmental and Security (SHES) requirements, as well as complete adoption of CHECKPOINT, and Quality programs.

What you will be doing

• Provides analytical/decision support to area manager on continuous improvement plan for decreasing operational costs.
• Participates in the short, medium, and long-term planning activities of the site.
• Completes mandatory monthly inventory counts and reconciliations, safety meetings, annual Letter of Assurance and ensure all actions assigned to the Site are completed required databases.
• Audits and inspects site operations to ensure regulatory requirements are met and are performed safely in accordance company policies.
• Ensures mandatory training of all employees is completed and documented. Manage employee training plans.
• Documents all training activities, develop, motivate and supervise employees for performance to full potential while safely providing customer service.
• Ensures that good housekeeping, record keeping, and preventative maintenance programs are in place.
• Assists in preparation of fixed cost budgets, capital expenditures, staffing, equipment requirements, and a updated Resource Model.
• Analyses site inventories to minimize product quantities and improve site profitability through stock rotation and management.
• Schedules daily activities of employees to meet customer requirements and ensures proper management of site including raw material ordering, and preventative maintenance.
• Communicates and develops/implements action plan to address any operational issues.
• Effectively communicates and manages all outside regulatory agency audits/inspections and implement necessary action plans as required.
• Maintains, develops, and increases accounts in a safe and profitable manner while meeting corporate goals and improving customer satisfaction.
• Communicates regularly with customers seeking opportunities for improving Orica services.

What you will bring

• Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
• Builds the trust of others both internally and externally
• Demonstrate innate business intellect, achievement orientation and competitive spirit
• Exude confidence, yet be without strong ego needs; is self-aware and open to feedback
• Show courage to make decisions, yet is patient to make the right ones
• Model resilience and flexibility; adapts well to new circumstances and adversity
• Demonstrate a bias to working in a team oriented fashion, supporting other’s success
• Operates in line with Orica’s Charter Values, Purpose and Strategy

Role dimensions

• Managing at least 10 direct reports to include CDL drivers, Blasters, Team Leads, and Inventory Specialists
• Responsibility for Orica equipment and vehicles.

Your qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in management position with operations, and employee/customer.
• Ability to analyze/impact financial data utilizing SAP, and Resource Modelling.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP and the Internet.
• Organization, attentive to detail, time management and quality control.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and other applicable regulations.
• Mechanical comprehension of operation/maintenance of equipment.
• Dangerous goods experience
• Heavy industry preferably mining experience.
• Clearance Authority – permit to work knowledge.
• Applicable driver’s license

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $ 89,700 – 125,580 USD
• Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan
• Company Vehicle

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
• Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Company provided Maternity Leave
• Company provided Bonding Leave
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays

We respect and value all

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace.

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

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