Carrières Buckman - Director, Pilot Plant Manufacturing
On-siteMemphis, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Lead all pilot plant operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient execution of development and production campaigns, prioritizing scale-up trials and equipment reliability projects. Translate laboratory-developed chemistries into manufacturing-ready processes by leading scale-up planning, mass balances, and technology transfer to commercial sites. Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and PSM requirements while driving Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve yield, safety, and cost performance. Manage SOP governance, process documentation, and cross-functional problem-solving efforts to support continuous improvement. This role serves as the critical link between Research & Development and Manufacturing, ensuring innovative technologies are successfully transitioned to commercial production within Buckman's specialty chemical industry.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Chemistry degree considered with significant manufacturing and process engineering experience
- Lean Six Sigma / Design for Six Sigma background
- Financial acumen (MBA degree)
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