Production and Maintenance Manager Jobs

Production and Maintenance Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, food and beverage, automotive, and chemical processing, from supervisor-level to senior and plant manager, with specializations in preventive maintenance, lean manufacturing, and facilities operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top stateIllinois
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top cityTroy, IL
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Mgr, Production
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Mgr, Production
GROWMARK
Tifton, Georgia
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Sr Delivery Mgr, Intl Theatrical Post, Amazon MGM Studios Movies Post Production
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Sr Delivery Mgr, Intl Theatrical Post, Amazon MGM Studios Movies Post Production
Amazon.com
Culver City, California
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
$93k - $160k/yr
Music mastering
10,000+

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Mgr, Manufacturing/Operations Production
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Mgr, Manufacturing/Operations Production
MKS
Broomfield, Colorado
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Master's degree in business
5,001-10,000

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Production Mgr
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Production Mgr
Parker Hannifin
Woburn, Massachusetts
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
$85k - $135k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Production Manager | Tradeshows and Executive Events (Mgr 2)
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Production Manager | Tradeshows and Executive Events (Mgr 2)
Northrop Grumman
Annapolis, Maryland
Account Management
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
$121k - $182k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
10,000+

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Production and Maintenance Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Northrop Grumman3 open roles
Eaton2 open roles
Parker Hannifin2 open roles

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in production and maintenance manager jobs.

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance operations
  • Proven ability to manage and develop a maintenance or production team
  • Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs and scheduling
  • Familiarity with CMMS platforms for work order and asset management
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • OSHA safety compliance knowledge and experience maintaining regulatory standards

Tips for Your Production and Maintenance Manager Job Search

Quantify uptime and cost savings

Hiring managers want numbers, not narratives. List specific improvements you drove: reduced unplanned downtime by a measurable amount, cut parts costs, or improved OEE on a production line. Vague claims about keeping equipment running won't stand out.

Highlight your CMMS experience clearly

Many postings screen for hands-on experience with computerized maintenance management systems. Name the platforms you've used in your resume's skills section, and briefly describe how you used them to schedule PMs, track work orders, or manage inventory.

Target postings by industry and shift type

Your experience in a 24/7 continuous process plant is very different from a single-shift discrete manufacturer. Filter openings by industry and read shift requirements carefully. Applying only where your environment matches saves time and improves your callback rate.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists production and maintenance manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for technical and behavioral rounds

Expect interviewers to probe both your engineering judgment and your people management. Practice explaining how you handle a critical breakdown during peak production, and have a concrete example of coaching a maintenance tech through a performance issue ready to go.

Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay

Production and maintenance manager offers often include on-call premiums, tool allowances, or shift differentials that vary widely by site. Ask for the full compensation breakdown before comparing offers, and clarify whether performance bonuses are tied to plant-level or individual metrics.

Production and Maintenance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most production and maintenance managers?

The most active employers for production and maintenance managers right now are Northrop Grumman, Eaton, and Parker Hannifin, and the most openings are in Illinois, Michigan, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Food and beverage producers and automotive suppliers tend to post the highest volumes year-round.

How many production and maintenance manager jobs are remote?

About 0% of production and maintenance manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The positions most likely to allow partial remote work are those with a heavy planning, budgeting, or multi-site oversight component rather than direct floor supervision.

How do you become a production and maintenance manager?

Most production and maintenance managers start as maintenance technicians, production supervisors, or engineers and work their way up by taking on shift lead or assistant manager responsibilities. Building formal credentials in reliability engineering or lean manufacturing accelerates the path. Strong candidates also develop skills in budget management and cross-functional communication before making the move into full management.

Can I get a production and maintenance manager job with little experience?

Breaking in with limited experience is realistic if you can demonstrate technical depth and early leadership. Focus on roles titled assistant manager, maintenance supervisor, or production lead, which are common stepping stones. Certifications such as CMRP or a Six Sigma green belt signal seriousness to employers and can offset a shorter work history in formal management.

What does the production and maintenance manager interview process look like?

Most processes run three to four stages: an initial phone screen with HR, a technical interview with a plant or operations director covering equipment knowledge and maintenance strategy, a behavioral round focused on team management and safety culture, and often a site walk where you discuss what you observe on the floor. Some employers add a written case study on downtime reduction or budget planning.

Where can I find and apply to production and maintenance manager jobs?

You can find and apply to production and maintenance manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your situation.

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