Site Manager

Estes Energetics, along with its subsidiary Goex Industries, is an American manufacturer of black powder, chemicals, and rocket motors. Our agile and experienced team is proud to make products that support the Department of Defense, strengthen domestic production, preserve history, serve hunting and shooting sports enthusiasts, and ignite a passion for rocketry in our youth. Whether we’re performing research into energetic materials and products, or standing up American-made production, count on us to find a solution. 

Summary

Estes Energetics is excited to announce an outstanding opportunity to join our team as Site Manager at our chemical manufacturing operations in Pueblo, Colorado. This role offers the chance to lead a unique set of facilities that process energetic materials and inorganic chemicals within the PuebloPlex corporate site.

As Site Manager, you will hold full P&L responsibility and drive excellence across safety, quality, manufacturing, staffing, training, lab operations, logistics, and maintenance, making a direct impact on our growth and mission.

This is more than a management role. It is a chance to be part of a forward-looking company in a mission-critical industry, where your leadership will shape both our operations and our future. If you are ready to take on a challenge that truly matters, we invite you to join us.

Essential Functions

• Lead day-to-day site operations by modeling company values and fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and high performance across all functions.
• Drive operational excellence by optimizing productivity, streamlining processes, and aligning resources to maximize sales growth and profitability.
• Establish and sustain an effective cadence of operational reviews and cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment, performance tracking, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure safe, high quality, and profitable operation of the site.
• Develop budgets, report on financial performance to executive leadership team.
• Establish ISO 9001 certified, manufacturing operations.
• Ensure long-term viability of the site through proper maintenance, quality systems, capital projects, and continuous improvements.
• Manage customer engagement and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Develop a high-performing team at all levels of the organization.
• Develop and maintain good relationships teams and stakeholders.

Competencies, Experience, and Education

Required

• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing or operations organization.
• Ability to operate with complete trust, discretion, and autonomy.
• Demonstrated excellence in multiple relevant functions (operations, sales, finance, etc.)
• Strong leadership and management skills and the ability to lead by direct authority and by influence.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and address operational inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Ability to perform this through multiple approaches.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to develop and execute a vision for the future of the site.

Preferred

• Background in Engineering
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business related area
• Operations leadership in the chemicals or explosives industry
• 3 years of experience working in a growing small business.  
• Familiar with DoD 4145.26-M safety manual requirements.

Work Environment

The work will be primarily in office and manufacturing environments. Some time may be spent working near chemicals including acids, bases, and oxidizers. 

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 25 pounds. 
• Comfortable sitting, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching. 
• Exposure to industrial machines, heat, cold, and energetic materials. 
• Frequent movement through a manufacturing environment. 
• Use of personal protective equipment appropriate to the work location. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position working a 9/80 schedule.

Salary

$150,000 - $200,000 annually plus variable compensation

Benefits

Estes Energetics maintains a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance – 100% paid by company.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 7% company match with vesting at 30 days
• Single, comprehensive paid time off (PTO) policy
• 9 Paid Holidays

Location

This job is located at our manufacturing facility in Pueblo, CO. Travel will be required to visit customers, vendors, and other company locations

Work Authorization

Applicants are required to be a US citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b. Applicants much also be able to obtain explosives licenses, which includes passing a criminal background check and a drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Program

Estes Energetics provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Additional information is available at: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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