Director of Manufacturing
Buckman – Memphis, TN
Location: Memphis, TN
Language: English
Travel up to 25%
Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers globally in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment.
Position Summary
The Director of Manufacturing at Cadet or Memphis leads all aspects of production operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This role is responsible for driving performance across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement while maintaining compliance and readiness for audits and certifications.
Key Outcomes/Responsibilities
Outcome: Operational Excellence & Process Management
Actions:
Implement and sustain 5S principles to ensure excellent housekeeping and operational discipline.
Outcome: Financial Management
Actions:
Outcome: Quality & Compliance
Actions:
Ensure compliance with quality standards including batch RFT, scrapped batch %, concession batch %, and ISO9001 audit readiness.Ensure associates are trained and disciplined in CSOPs, TOPs, and BQS procedures.Lead and participate in root cause analyses for non-right-first-time batches.Monitor and resolve CCAR reports and customer complaints effectively.
Outcome: Strategic Planning and Communication
Actions:
Collaborate with the VP of Operations to develop a 5-year strategic plan for the department and facility.Develop and communicate annual plans with KPM objectives.Monitor performance against plans and provide clear communication channels for associates.
Ensure consistent application and communication of company policies and procedures.
Outcome: Project & Process Improvement
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Outcome: Ensure a zero-incident workplace by fostering a proactive safety culture, maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards, and continuously improving safety performance across all manufacturing operations.
Actions:
Collaborate with maintenance and technical teams to ensure equipment safety and reliability.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineer, Manufacturing, or related field10+ years of experience as a director in manufacturingStrong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ERP systemsExcellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skillsStrategic thinking and executionOperational excellenceTeam leadership and developmentData-drive decision-makingChange managementCompetencies
Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clearAttracts Top Talent - Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needsBusiness Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goalsCollaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectivesCultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successfulCompany DescriptionBuckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers globally in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment.Company DescriptionBuckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers globally in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment. Read Less
Process Safety Engineer
Location: Cadet, MO, USA
Language: English
Travel: 10% - 15%
Seniority Level: Associate
Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Be a part of our chemistry. Buckman associates have a real impact. Not just on the world of chemistry, but also on how the world uses chemistry to enhance manufacturing, improve products, solve problems and protect the environment. Together we practice the chemistry of success with an innovative mix of commitment and reward, teamwork and improvement, leadership and transformation, integrity and growth. We believe in a healthy work/life balance and we recognize the importance of advancement opportunities and competitive compensation.
The Process Safety Engineer is responsible for leading and managing process safety initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices. This role focuses on identifying and mitigating risks associated with chemical and manufacturing processes while driving continuous improvement in process safety management (PSM) systems. The ideal candidate will have a some background in process safety, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, as well as experience working in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment.
Process Safety Management (PSM) & Compliance
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of PSM programs in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 and other applicable regulations.Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Layer of Protection Analyses (LOPA), and Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP) to identify and mitigate risks.Develop and maintain process safety documentation, including Process Safety Information (PSI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety guidelines.
Risk Assessment & Incident Investigation
Perform qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, including consequence modeling, dispersion analysis, and fire/explosion risk evaluations.Lead or support incident investigations related to process safety events, root cause analyses (RCA), and the development of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on incident learnings and industry best practices.
Training & Collaboration
Provide process safety training to engineers, operators, and maintenance personnel to enhance safety awareness and competency.Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure process safety is integrated into design, modifications, and operational procedures.Support capital projects by reviewing process safety requirements during design and implementation phases.Audits & Continuous Improvement
Conduct internal PSM audits to assess program effectiveness and compliance.Recommend and implement process safety improvements to enhance operational safety and efficiency.Stay updated on emerging process safety trends, regulations, and technologies to ensure industry-leading safety practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Chemical Engineering, Process Safety, or a related field required; a Master’s degree is a plus.Minimum of 0-5 years of experience in process safety engineering within the chemical, manufacturing, or related industry.Core knowledge of PSM, RMP, HAZOP, LOPA, and other process safety methodologies.Experience with risk assessment tools, process modeling software (e.g., PHAST, ALOHA, or similar), and regulatory compliance.Company DescriptionBuckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers globally in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment.Company DescriptionBuckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers globally in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment. Read Less
Maintenance Certified Welder
Buckman – Memphis, TN
Location: Memphis, TN
Language: English
Travel: up to 5%
Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers globally in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment.
Position Summary
Performs certified welding and fabrication tasks to maintain, repair, and modify production and utility equipment in a batch specialty chemical plant. Ensures work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Key Outcomes/Responsibilities
Outcome: Safe & Compliant Welding Execution
Zero safety incidents; 100% compliance with permit-to-work and regulatory requirements.
Actions:
o Performs welding activities in accordance with ASME, AWS, and site-specific standards.
Follows all safety protocols including hot work permits, PPE, and confined space entry.
Outcome: High-Quality Fabrication & Repairs
>95% first-pass quality rate; <5% rework due to weld defects
Actions:
o Fabricates and repairs piping, vessels, structural supports, and equipment components using appropriate welding techniques (e.g., TIG, MIG, Stick).
o Conducts visual and dimensional inspections to ensure weld integrity.
Outcome: Support for Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
On-time completion of scheduled work; reduced downtime due to weld-related failures.
Actions:
o Executes welding tasks as part of planned maintenance and emergency repairs.
Collaborates with planners and technicians to ensure readiness and alignment with production schedules.
Outcome: Documentation & Traceability
100% documentation accuracy; audit-ready compliance.
Actions:
o Completes weld logs, inspection records, and job documentation as required by site protocols and regulatory standards.
Maintains certification records and ensures qualifications are current.
Outcome: Continuous Improvement & Reliability Support
Contribution to ≥1 improvement initiative per quarter; reduction in recurring weld-related failures.
Actions:
o Identifies opportunities to improve weld techniques, material selection, and fabrication methods.
Participates in root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
· Education Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent
· Job Experience:4 - 6 years
· Technical Skills: Proficiency in TIG, MIG, Stick welding; pipe fitting; blueprint reading; weld inspection
Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with hot work permitting, confined space entry, and hazardous materials handlingSystems: Basic CMMS usage for work order documentation (e.g., SAP PM)
Competencies
· Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
· Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
· Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
· Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
· Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
We appreciate the interest of recruitment partners, but we are not engaging external agencies for this role.
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Company DescriptionBuckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers globally in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment.Company DescriptionBuckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers globally in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment. Read Less
