Process Safety, Compliance & Quality * Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, PSM, EHS, and applicable regulatory requirements. * Lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), Pre ...
Process Safety, Compliance & Quality * Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, PSM, EHS, and applicable regulatory requirements. * Lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), Pre ...
Plant Maintenance
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Location liaison with corporate process safety group * Oversees and/or performs new equipment installations * Utilizes hand and portable power tools and follows safe working practices through all ...
Plant Maintenance
Memphis, TN · On-site
Location liaison with corporate process safety group * Oversees and/or performs new equipment installations * Utilizes hand and portable power tools and follows safe working practices through all ...
Director of Environmental Health Safety, Risk Management
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$90 - $120/hr
Detailed knowledge of environmental engineering principles, occupational health and safety sciences, and/or chemical process safety. * Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local safety laws ...
Director of Environmental Health Safety, Risk Management
Nashville, TN · On-site
$90 - $120/hr
Detailed knowledge of environmental engineering principles, occupational health and safety sciences, and/or chemical process safety. * Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local safety laws ...
Manufacturing Technology Manager
Memphis, TN · On-site
Retirement
Partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Process Safety, and EHS leadership, you will translate business and production goals into the appropriate technology strategy while building the ...
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Manufacturing Technology Manager
Memphis, TN · On-site
Retirement
Partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Process Safety, and EHS leadership, you will translate business and production goals into the appropriate technology strategy while building the ...
New
EHS Consultant
New Johnsonville, TN · On-site
Retirement
Work to improve systems, procedures, processes, individual capability, and ownership around environmental and process safety management * Develop systems to manage environmental programs across the ...
EHS Consultant
New Johnsonville, TN · On-site
Retirement
Work to improve systems, procedures, processes, individual capability, and ownership around environmental and process safety management * Develop systems to manage environmental programs across the ...
Partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Process Safety, and EHS leadership, you will translate business and production goals into the appropriate technology strategy while building the ...
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Partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Process Safety, and EHS leadership, you will translate business and production goals into the appropriate technology strategy while building the ...
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Sr Director, Technical Process
Brentwood, TN · On-site
$140 - $180/hr
Medical
Retirement
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving measurable improvements in safety ... Fifteen (15) or more years Process engineering experience in refining, petrochemical or related ...
Sr Director, Technical Process
Brentwood, TN · On-site
$140 - $180/hr
Medical
Retirement
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving measurable improvements in safety ... Fifteen (15) or more years Process engineering experience in refining, petrochemical or related ...
Detailed knowledge of environmental engineering principles, occupational health and safety sciences, and/or chemical process safety (e.g. chemistry, physics, toxicology, industrial hygiene ...
Detailed knowledge of environmental engineering principles, occupational health and safety sciences, and/or chemical process safety (e.g. chemistry, physics, toxicology, industrial hygiene ...
Procedure Writer (Chemical Process)
Johnson City, TN · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Strong understanding of process safety principles and operational risk mitigation. * Experience interpreting P&IDs, system flow diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
Procedure Writer (Chemical Process)
Johnson City, TN · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Strong understanding of process safety principles and operational risk mitigation. * Experience interpreting P&IDs, system flow diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
Detailed knowledge of environmental engineering principles, occupational health and safety sciences, and/or chemical process safety (e.g. chemistry, physics, toxicology, industrial hygiene ...
Detailed knowledge of environmental engineering principles, occupational health and safety sciences, and/or chemical process safety (e.g. chemistry, physics, toxicology, industrial hygiene ...
Environmental Health and Safety Associate Manager (Field Based)
Nashville, TN · On-site
$80K - $108K/yr
Ability to work with management of change/process safety elements including learning the document control system to make annual program changes or institute new programs through document control.
Environmental Health and Safety Associate Manager (Field Based)
Nashville, TN · On-site
$80K - $108K/yr
Ability to work with management of change/process safety elements including learning the document control system to make annual program changes or institute new programs through document control.
Manufacturing Technology Manager
Memphis, TN · On-site
Retirement
Partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Process Safety, and EHS leadership, you will translate business and production goals into the appropriate technology strategy while building the ...
New
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Manufacturing Technology Manager
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Retirement
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Director of Environmental Health Safety, Risk Management
Nashville, TN · On-site
$110 - $170/hr
Detailed knowledge of environmental engineering principles, occupational health and safety sciences, and/or chemical process safety (e.g. chemistry, physics, toxicology, industrial hygiene ...
Director of Environmental Health Safety, Risk Management
Nashville, TN · On-site
$110 - $170/hr
Detailed knowledge of environmental engineering principles, occupational health and safety sciences, and/or chemical process safety (e.g. chemistry, physics, toxicology, industrial hygiene ...
Environmental Health and Safety Associate Manager (Field Based)
Nashville, TN · On-site
$80K - $108K/yr
Ability to work with management of change/process safety elements including learning the document control system to make annual program changes or institute new programs through document control.
Environmental Health and Safety Associate Manager (Field Based)
Nashville, TN · On-site
$80K - $108K/yr
Ability to work with management of change/process safety elements including learning the document control system to make annual program changes or institute new programs through document control.
EHS Consultant
New Johnsonville, TN · On-site
Retirement
Work to improve systems, procedures, processes, individual capability, and ownership around environmental and process safety management * Develop systems to manage environmental programs across the ...
EHS Consultant
New Johnsonville, TN · On-site
Retirement
Work to improve systems, procedures, processes, individual capability, and ownership around environmental and process safety management * Develop systems to manage environmental programs across the ...
Plant Maintenance
Memphis, TN · On-site
Location liaison with corporate process safety group * Oversees and/or performs new equipment installations * Utilizes hand and portable power tools and follows safe working practices through all ...
Plant Maintenance
Memphis, TN · On-site
Location liaison with corporate process safety group * Oversees and/or performs new equipment installations * Utilizes hand and portable power tools and follows safe working practices through all ...
Procedure Writer (Chemical Process) - Hybrid/Remote
Oak Ridge, TN · On-site +1
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Strong understanding of process safety principles and operational risk mitigation. * Experience interpreting P&IDs, system flow diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
Procedure Writer (Chemical Process) - Hybrid/Remote
Oak Ridge, TN · On-site +1
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Strong understanding of process safety principles and operational risk mitigation. * Experience interpreting P&IDs, system flow diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
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Memphis, TN · On-site
$35.25 - $37.25/hr
Advanced knowledge of ergonomics and process safety management in manufacturing environments. Responsibilities: * Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA ...
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EHS Specialist
Memphis, TN · On-site
$35.25 - $37.25/hr
Advanced knowledge of ergonomics and process safety management in manufacturing environments. Responsibilities: * Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA ...
EHS Specialist
Memphis, TN · On-site
$35.25 - $37.25/hr
Advanced knowledge of ergonomics and process safety management in manufacturing environments. Responsibilities: * Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA ...
Quick apply
EHS Specialist
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They will maintain standards in the areas of safety, food safety, housekeeping, attendance, operational discipline, process safety management, and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance. The incumbent is ...
They will maintain standards in the areas of safety, food safety, housekeeping, attendance, operational discipline, process safety management, and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance. The incumbent is ...
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Job description
Director, Pilot Plant Manufacturing
Buckman - Memphis, TN
Location: Memphis, TN
Language: English
Travel: up to 10%
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, Pilot Plant Manufacturing is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for pilot plant operations, process scale-up, commercialization support, process safety, continuous improvement, and technical leadership. This role serves as the critical link between Research & Development and Manufacturing, ensuring innovative technologies are safely, efficiently, and successfully transitioned from laboratory development to commercial production.
The ideal candidate is a chemical engineering or manufacturing leader with deep expertise in pilot plant operations, process safety, scale-up, and operational excellence within the chemical, specialty chemical, or related manufacturing industries.
Key Outcomes/Responsibilities
Pilot Plant Operations & Leadership
- Lead all pilot plant operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient execution of
development and production campaigns.
- Prioritize and schedule pilot-scale trials, experiments, and production activities.
- Manage equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, and capital improvement
projects.
- Develop and maintain operating procedures, P&IDs, and process documentation.
Process Safety, Compliance & Quality
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, PSM, EHS, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), incident investigations, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
New Product Scale-Up & Commercialization
- Translate laboratory-developed chemistries into pilot-scale and manufacturing-ready processes.
- Lead scale-up planning, including mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, and process optimization.
- Support technology transfer to manufacturing sites and provide preliminary cost estimates for business case evaluations.
Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing Support
- Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
- Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving and root cause analysis efforts.
- Utilize operational data to improve yield, reliability, and process performance.
Strategic Sourcing Support
- Provide technical expertise in evaluating alternate and replacement raw materials.
- Conduct bench and pilot-scale testing to assess feasibility, quality, and operational impact.
SOP Governance & Document Management
- Lead the Corporate Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) program and document management system.
- Ensure manufacturing sites comply with corporate document control standards and approval workflows.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required; Chemistry degree considered with significant manufacturing and process engineering experience.
- 10+ years of experience leading pilot plant, chemical manufacturing, or process development operations.
- 5+ years of people leadership experience within a manufacturing or technical environment.
- Proven experience in process scale-up, commercialization, and technology transfer.
- Experience with specialty chemicals, industrial chemicals, or related manufacturing industries.
- Strong understanding of process safety management, hazard analysis, and regulatory compliance.
- Fundamental understanding of regulatory space, particularly FIFRA, TSCA, and RCRA
- Lean Six Sigma / Design for Six Sigma background is a plus
- Financial acumen (MBA degree a plus)
We appreciate the interest of recruitment partners, but we are not engaging external agencies for this role.
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About Buckman
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Industry
Chemical manufacturing
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Memphis, TN, US
Year founded
1945