Production Manager

Plant Manager – Marine HVAC

Fort Lauderdale, FL

$65,000–$80,000 Annually (Based on Experience)

Full-Time

Lead Operations for a Premier Marine HVAC Manufacturer & Service Organization

Are you an experienced operations leader with experience in HVAC, manufacturing, marine systems, construction, or field service management? We are seeking a hands-on Plant Manager / Production Manager to oversee daily operations, drive project execution, lead technical teams, and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction throughout South Florida.

What You'll Do

As the Plant Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing production operations, field service coordination, project execution, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Manage the daily scheduling, dispatching, and deployment of technicians and production personnel

✅ Oversee marine HVAC installation, manufacturing, and service projects from planning through completion

✅ Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, inventory, and vendor relationships

✅ Monitor project timelines, budgets, quality standards, and productivity goals

✅ Lead, mentor, and develop production staff, technicians, and support teams

✅ Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency

✅ Assist teams with troubleshooting, technical problem-solving, and project support

✅ Maintain strong communication with customers to ensure project success and satisfaction

✅ Enforce company safety standards and operational best practices

✅ Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service, and administrative departments to achieve company goals

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

✔ 3+ years of management experience in HVAC, marine services, manufacturing, construction, production, or field service operations

✔ Strong project management, scheduling, and coordination skills

✔ Proven ability to lead teams and improve operational performance

✔ Proficiency with Microsoft Office and job management software

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining an organization with a longstanding reputation within the marine industry, serving luxury yachts, commercial vessels, and specialized marine applications for decades. The company is recognized for innovative marine HVAC technology, custom engineering solutions, and high-performance chilled-water systems.

What We Offer

✅ Competitive salary: $65,000–$80,000 annually

✅ Performance-based bonus opportunities

✅ Paid Time Off (PTO)

✅ Professional development and industry training

✅ Opportunity to work with cutting-edge marine HVAC technologies

✅ Stable, growing organization serving the thriving South Florida marine industry

Work Environment

This role combines office, manufacturing, warehouse, and field operations responsibilities. You'll oversee production activities, coordinate service teams, support project execution, and interact directly with customers and vendors. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading teams, and takes pride in delivering exceptional operational results.

Apply Today!

If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership career and help drive operational excellence within the marine HVAC industry, we want to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Lauderdale,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.