Bemana is searching for a hands-on Production Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations at a large, high-volume manufacturing facility in Florida. This is an opportunity for an experienced industrial maintenance leader to take ownership of plant reliability, lead an established team, and make a direct impact on production uptime and operational performance.
Job Overview
The Production Maintenance Manager will oversee all maintenance activities at the company's largest producing location, supporting production equipment, material handling systems, forklifts, and plant automation. The facility operates five press vessels, conveyor systems, valve actuator motors, and other industrial equipment.
This is a highly hands-on leadership position requiring someone who understands maintenance from the ground up, can troubleshoot equipment alongside their team, and has the leadership skills to drive accountability and performance. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of mechanical and electrical experience, strong industrial maintenance knowledge, and a passion for keeping production running.
Position Offers:
$110,000–$130,000 annual salary, depending on experience. If your target pay is higher, we still encourage you to apply—we could request adjustments based on experience and market conditions.
Excellent benefits and other perks
Leadership opportunity at the company's largest production facility
Direct responsibility for an established eight-person maintenance team
Responsibilities
Oversee all maintenance operations at the facility, ensuring maximum production uptime and equipment reliability
Lead and develop an eight-person maintenance team, providing hands-on direction, coaching, and accountability
Maintain and troubleshoot industrial production equipment, including five press vessels, valve actuator motors, conveyor systems, forklifts, and related machinery
Support and troubleshoot electrical and automation systems, including PLCs and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repairs when needed while providing technical support to maintenance personnel
Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs to minimize unplanned downtime and recurring equipment failures
Prioritize repairs and maintenance activities based on production demands and equipment criticality
Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability
Manage maintenance work orders, labor, parts inventory, and outside vendor expenses
Monitor maintenance performance and use reporting tools, including Cetaris, to track productivity, PM compliance, equipment availability, and costs
Ensure maintenance personnel follow established safety procedures and maintain required training and documentation
Maintain a visible presence on the production floor and build strong working relationships with production and plant leadership
Provide regular reporting on equipment performance, maintenance costs, downtime, and operational priorities
Remain flexible to support production demands, including occasional weekends, extended workdays, and changing schedules
Skills/Experience
5+ years of industrial, manufacturing, production, or heavy-equipment maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role
Strong hands-on mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting background
Experience maintaining industrial production equipment, conveyors, motors, hydraulics, and automated systems
Electrical troubleshooting experience is highly desirable, particularly with PLCs, VFDs, motors, and industrial controls
Experience in high-volume manufacturing or production environments preferred
Background in industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, offshore operations, or fracking environments will be considered
Experience managing and developing a maintenance team, with the ability to lead experienced technicians and hold team members accountable
Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs,…