James Buchanan Email & Phone Number

Moorestown, New Jersey, United States

Greater Philadelphia Area

Key member of the leadership team driving startup growth of Kemek LLC, the US division of Kemek Ltd. Directed a team of 14 direct reports with full accountability for the delivery of technical services across a six-state region.• Managed all aspects of technical operations, business development, safety, and KPI performance management, serving as a liaison between the President, Board of Directors, and field teams• Successfully implemented operational processes and business development strategies that have generated more than 200% growth within six years• Maintained a steadfast focus on health and safety compliance with zero lost time accidents, representing over 2,000 consecutive safe work days since the company’s startup• Implemented and maintained leading edge technology solutions to enhance industrial operations and improve efficiencies of related processes

Provided technical services to explosives users with a focus on customer needs analysis, civil engineering technology, blast design and best practice to ensure safe and compliant blasting operations with optimal results. • Conducted laser surveying to determine the optimum blast specification, blasting operations, vibration monitoring and data analysis for each customer’s site to deliver consistent high level results• Selected as a member of the five-person Safety Champion Team which traveled to the US to complete in-depth behavioral safety training and implemented methodologies to improve the health and safety culture within Kemek • Ensured compliance with ISO 9001 quality management standards, developed work instructions, and ensured internal quality audit schedule was met

Managed a key location, overseeing the safe and efficient daily plant production and maintenance operations for Northstone Materials Division, the largest construction and building materials group in Northern Ireland. • Oversaw production, fleet management, health and safety, and ISO 14001 / ISO 18001 quality initiatives and maintained relationships with regulatory authorities• Managed the installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of a plant while ensuring the highest levels of customer service