Production Manager (Carseland, AB, Canada)

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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.

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About The Role – Production Manager (Carseland, AB, Canada)

Lead one of North America's most critical continuous manufacturing operations. Join the Carseland Site Leadership Team and influence the safety, reliability, performance, and future growth of a facility producing approximately 500,000 metric tonnes of ammonium nitrate each year. You'll lead a team of operational leaders, drive major improvement initiatives, and help shape the future of one of Orica's most important manufacturing sites.

As the Production Manager, you will lead the Ammonium Nitrate Production Area at the Carseland Manufacturing Site, delivering operational excellence through strong safety leadership, people development, process reliability, and continuous improvement. As a key member of the site leadership team, you will play a critical role in ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and sustainably while contributing to the long-term success of the operation.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a large-scale 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation, develop and mentor future operational leaders, and influence strategic decisions that impact site performance, customer fulfillment, and business growth. You will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Capital Project teams to maximize plant reliability, improve operational effectiveness, and successfully implement key improvement initiatives across the site.

Success in this role will be defined by your ability to:

•    Build upon a strong culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
•    Lead and develop a team of frontline leaders and operational professionals.
•    Improve plant reliability, equipment effectiveness, and production performance.
•    Support the successful delivery and operational integration of capital and infrastructure improvement projects.
•    Drive continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business results.
•    Develop strong partnerships across the site and contribute to the future growth and success of the Carseland operation.

For qualified candidates, relocation assistance may be available.

What you will be doing

•    Champion a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.
•    Lead daily production activities to ensure products are delivered safely, on time, in full, and to quality standards.
•    Drive productivity, quality, and cost performance across the production line.
•    Collaborate with maintenance and technical teams to prioritize and deliver maintenance plans, shutdowns, and reliability initiatives that maximize plant
•    performance.
•    Manage operating costs and contribute to the financial performance of the product line.
•    Partner with cross-functional teams including Maintenance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Commercial teams to meet customer and business objectives.
•    Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and improve business outcomes.
•    Contribute to broader operational excellence initiatives through collaboration with peers and participation in communities of practice and best-practice forums.
•    Lead, coach, and develop frontline leaders and production teams to achieve outstanding safety, operational, and engagement outcomes.
•    As a key member of the Carseland Site Leadership Team, this role serves as a critical leadership position within the site and may act on behalf of the Site Manager when required.
•    Lead operational readiness, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of capital and infrastructure improvement projects across the production area.

What Success Looks Like

•    Strengthen and develop a high-performing leadership team.
•    Improve plant reliability and overall equipment effectiveness.
•    Support delivery and operational integration of key capital projects.
•    Advance a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What you will bring

We welcome candidates from chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, mining, metals processing, energy, and other complex industrial operations.

You are an accomplished leader who combines strong operational experience with a passion for developing people, driving performance, and delivering results in a complex manufacturing environment.
 

Key requirements include:

•    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Operations Management, or another relevant technical discipline.
•    8+ years of professional experience, including at least 5 years leading teams in a manufacturing or operational environment.
•    Success in leading high-performing teams and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and engagement.
•    Experience leading operations within highly regulated, process safety, or major hazard environments is preferred.
•    Proven ability to build trust, influence outcomes, and align diverse stakeholders.
•    Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budgeting, cost management, and performance optimization.
•    Experience leading operational improvement and change initiatives that deliver measurable business results.
•    Experience in continuous manufacturing, chemical processing, refining, petrochemical, mining, metals, or other heavy industrial environments is highly desirable.

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.

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

Benefits  

•    Medical on the first day worked.   Basic module paid by the employer.  
•    Dental on the first day worked.   Basic module paid by the employer.  
•    Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Short and Long Term Disability 
•    Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
•    Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year
•    Paid Time Off 

We respect and value all

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.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

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