Maintenance Manager

Description Maintenance Manager Buckman – Cadet, MO Location: Memphis, TN Language: English Travel up to 25% Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Cadet, MO, 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 Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Maintenance Department to ensure optimal asset reliability, equipment performance, and safe operations at the Memphis Manufacturing Site. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, support capital projects, and maintain systems that enhance operational efficiency and compliance. Key Outcomes/Responsibilities Outcome: Asset Reliability & Equipment Uptime Actions: Develop and execute strategies to maximize on-stream time for production and packaging equipment. Lead initiatives that improve equipment reliability, incorporating lifetime expectancy and fit-for-service calculations. Coordinate with contractors and internal teams to ensure timely and effective equipment repairs and upgrades. Outcome: Maintenance Systems & Data Integrity Actions: Maintain and optimize the centralized maintenance management system for the Memphis site. Ensure accurate tracking of asset design, repair history, and performance data to support decision-making and compliance. Outcome: Capital Project Support Actions: Collaborate with CAPEX project teams to provide technical support for infrastructure and equipment improvements. Lead pre-startup safety reviews, integrate S/H/E impacts into project planning, and ensure alignment with operational goals. Outcome: Inventory & Procurement Management Actions: Oversee the spare parts stockroom, ensuring inventory levels support production needs. Manage indirect purchasing, quality control of received parts, and alignment with CAPEX requirements. Outcome: Strategic Collaboration & Plant Performance Actions: Partner with Production Manager, Asset Reliability Manager, and Director of Manufacturing to drive improvements in plant capacity, COGS, quality, and safety. Identify, design, and implement utility and equipment projects that enhance operational performance. Outcome: Team Development & Technical Expertise Actions: Maintain a well-trained maintenance staff, including electricians, pipefitters, instrumentation technicians, and mechanical repair personnel. Provide technical leadership for DCS hardware, instrumentation, and controls. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Mechanical or Industrial 10+ years of experience in facilities management Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint required Possess strong analytical and mechanical aptitude skills, and excellent individual and team skills Demonstrated agility with technology and computer systems. Reliability Maintenance and Assess Reliability knowledge Knowledge of statistical techniques 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 Financial Acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies #J-18808-Ljbffr