Bemana is searching for a Maintenance Manager in Mansura, LA to join the team of a well-established leader in the pressure-treated lumber and building products industry, supplying residential, commercial and industrial markets nationwide. With decades of operational expertise and a strong commitment to safety, quality and innovation, they offer long-term stability, competitive compensation and the opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance and team development.
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing mechanics and maintenance staff, ensuring strict adherence to safety procedures and the proper use of personal protective equipment. This role manages the day-to-day repair and upkeep of fixed assets within the treatment plants, diesel engines, trucks, trailers and forklifts.
Benefits:
- Pay: $80k - $110k/year base salary. ( If your target pay is higher, we still encourage you to apply - we could request adjustments based on experience and market conditions.)
- Profit-Sharing
- Bonus Programs
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401K Matching (100% of the first 3%, 4th and 5th percent we match 50%.)
- Flexible Spending
- Paid Time Off
Key Responsibilities:
- Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety standards and ensure all team members follow established protocols (PPE, Lock out/tag out, electrical safety, etc). Lead by example!
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for tracking work orders and KPIs. Analyze downtime, maintenance costs, and reliability metrics. Report on performance too senior management.
- Preventative Maintenance Records: Monitor and maintain accurate records of preventative maintenance activities to guarantee compliance with deadlines.
- Equipment Maintenance: Supervise repairs and preventative maintenance for a wide range of equipment, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule.
- Vendor & Contractor Management: Manage relationships with suppliers for parts and equipment locally
- Inventory Management: Oversee parts inventory through weekly cycle counts, slow-moving parts audits, and monthly full physical inventories.
- Technical Support: Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with pumps, valves, motors, mechanical systems, rollers and chains, bearings, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems used in manufacturing processes.
- Continuous Improvement: Implement strategies to improve equipment reliability, Suggest upgrades or replacements for aging machinery.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational certification in diesel or industrial technology preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in fleet, industrial or heavy-equipment maintenance, i
- 2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity (preferred).
- Hands-on knowledge of tractor, trailer, forklift and manufacturing -equipment maintenance and repair.
- Experience with a CMMS platform (Cetaris preferred) for work order, labor and parts management.
- Working knowledge of safety programs and regulatory requirements, including PPE, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development skills.
- Ability to analyze data and reporting to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional coordination with Plant and other Managers.
Application Process
If your experience matches the description above, submit your resume, and one of our recruiters will be in touch to tell you more about the position and learn more about your experience and aspirations.
If your experience does not match this job description, we still encourage you to reach out to one of our recruiters, so we can learn about your professional aspirations for future job openings.
About Bemana
Bemana provides recruiting services to the nation’s equipment and industrial sectors. Our clients and candidates value us for our specialized recruiting expertise, vast knowledge of the equipment and industrial job market, and ability to solve their most challenging employment needs. We have successfully recruited thousands of top-level professionals filling a wide range of management, sales, engineering, and technical positions across the nation.
Welcome to Bemana and we look forward to getting to know more about you.
Referral Program
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