Site Supervisor (Templeton, MA)

Company: Orica
Location: Worcester
Posted on: July 2, 2025

Job Description:

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 mobilise 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. 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. About The Role – 33409 - Site Supervisor (Templeton MA) We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Site Supervisor within our Orica USA Commercial Team focused on supporting Quarrying and Construction site operational activities in Templeton MA and a satellite site in Poultney, VT. This position will supervise the activities associated with the safe and reliable execution of Orica’s products and services. Work Environment • Early mornings • Monday through Friday, possible on-call • Travel for training in other states at other sites • Travel to customer sites • Balance between office work and quarry work What you will be doing Safety, Health, Environment & Community (SHES): • Active management of SHES programs • Ensure that the site is assessed for compliance in relation to the applicable Orica Group Standards and Procedures as applicable. • Pro-actively address any safety and security concerns, and ensure Personal Protective Equipment is worn at all times. Ensure Work Permits/ SHES permits are completed before any work is carried out on Site. • Provide information for reporting any injuries/accidents and notifiable incidents/events immediately. • Communicate Orica Safety and security standards to employees, vendors, and customers. • Ensures that all equipment is in good, safe operating condition. • Direct SHES and compliance activities. • Performance Measures: Reduce number of accidents, incidents and near misses both with employees and vehicles. Where the site is a Major Hazard Facility (MHF): • Ensure site safety management systems, including operating procedures, security and emergency plans, are reviewed on an annual basis. • Manage specific SHES improvement activities via ownership of the sites SHES improvement plan. Financial Management: • Provide analytical/decision support to area manager on continuous improvement plan for decreasing operational costs. • Participate in the short, medium, and long-term planning activities of the site. • Performance Measures: Meet fixed cost budgets on a yearly basis. People Development: • Pro-actively recruit, select, train and retain employees with key skills. • Complete objective setting and performance evaluations of all staff. • Performance Measures: Demonstrate upgraded talent and competencies of the organization through people. Site Operations: • Conduct safety meetings, audits and complete mandatory monthly inventory counts and reconciliations, and ensure all actions assigned to the Site are completed required databases. • Audit and inspect site operations to ensure regulatory requirements are met and are performed safely in accordance company policies. • Ensure mandatory training of all employees is completed and documented. Manage employee training plans. • Document all training activities, develop, motivate and supervise employees for performance to full potential while safely providing customer service. • Ensure that good housekeeping, record keeping, and preventative maintenance programs are in place. • Assist in preparation of fixed cost budgets, capital expenditures, staffing, equipment requirements, and a updated Resource Model. • Analyze site inventories to minimize product quantities and improve site profitability through stock rotation and management. • Schedule daily activities of employees to meet customer requirements and ensure proper management of site including raw material ordering, and preventative maintenance. • Communicate and develop/implement action plan to address any operational issues with Operations Manager. • Effectively communicate and manage all outside regulatory agency audits/inspections and implement necessary action plans as required. • Performance Measures: Ensure best product mix utilized to minimize cost. Customer Service: • Maintain, develop, and increase Orica accounts in a safe and profitable manner while meeting corporate goals and improving customer satisfaction. • Regular and timely communications/scheduling with customers seeking opportunities for improving Orica services. • Performance Measures: Ensure existing accounts are kept in good standing. 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 11 direct reports to include CDL drivers and Blasters • Responsibility for Orica equipment and vehicles • This position will require you to work on site five days a week 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 with clean driving record How you shape and influence others * Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility * Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character * Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills * Self-aware and open to feedback * Work effectively across business unit * High level decision making ability * Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently 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 - $78,000 - $110,000 • 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 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. We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made. Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.

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