Dept Mgr - Boosters

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Job Summary

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead and supervise booster production operations and personnel.

• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate maintenance activities.

• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to improve processes and reduce waste.

• Maintain accurate production records and inventory tracking.

• Support training and development of team members.

• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or explosives production.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and team management

• Process troubleshooting and optimization

• Knowledge of explosives manufacturing and safety standards

• Effective communication and documentation

• Root cause analysis and problem-solving

• Familiarity with OSHA PSM and ATF regulations

• Time management and prioritization

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing setting with exposure to energetic materials

• Combination of office and hands-on production floor work

• Required use of PPE including hard hats, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots

• Fast-paced, safety-driven environment with strict regulatory oversight

• · Collaboration across departments including engineering, safety, and quality

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.