Maintenance Manager: Asset Reliability & Plant Performance

Buckman; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckman, a Memphis-based global specialty chemical company, seeks a Maintenance Leader to oversee the Memphis Manufacturing Site maintenance department. You will drive asset reliability, oversee CAPEX support, and ensure safe, compliant operations across the plant.

Responsibilities include maximizing uptime, maintaining the CMMS, managing spare parts, coordinating with project teams, and mentoring a skilled maintenance workforce to improve reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 10+ years facilities management experience.
• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills.
• Analytical and mechanical aptitude with teamwork.
• Reliability maintenance and asset reliability knowledge.
• Knowledge of statistics.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Financial acumen and strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Increase production uptime and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Maintain centralized maintenance management system for the Memphis site.
• Provide technical support for CAPEX projects and lead safety reviews.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and indirect purchasing.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve plant capacity, COGS, quality, and safety.
• Develop and mentor maintenance staff; provide leadership on DCS/controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Reliability maintenance knowledge

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Mechanical or Industrial

Tools

Microsoft Excel

DCS systems

Instrumentation controls

Job description

Buckman, a Memphis-based global specialty chemical company, seeks a Maintenance Leader to oversee the Memphis Manufacturing Site maintenance department. You will drive asset reliability, oversee CAPEX support, and ensure safe, compliant operations across the plant.

Responsibilities include maximizing uptime, maintaining the CMMS, managing spare parts, coordinating with project teams, and mentoring a skilled maintenance workforce to improve reliability and efficiency.