Pump Division Manager

Bemana is seeking a high-level Pump Division Manager to lead our pump repair and service operations in Chesapeake, VA. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who understands the complexities of high-energy rotating equipment and has the financial acumen to manage a departmental P&L. You will oversee a diverse team of Project Managers, Machinists, and Mechanics in a state-of-the-art, fully air-conditioned repair facility.

Position Offers:

• Up to $150K salary depending on experience + overtime opportunities. If your target pay is higher, we still encourage you to apply—we could request adjustments based on experience and market conditions
• Excellent, comprehensive benefits + Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.
• Air conditioned shop

Job Duties:

• Manage daily shop production, set performance targets, and coordinate shared resources across welding, machine shop, and quality control departments.

• Oversee the departmental income statement, including job pricing, invoicing, forecasting, and maintaining healthy profit margins.

• Lead investigations into rework or delays, coordinate corrective actions with the Quality Dept., and ensure 100% compliance with safety protocols.

• Recruit, hire, and mentor junior personnel; determine training needs and conduct regular performance reviews.

• Act as the technical point of contact for customer visits, tours, and direct vendor correspondence.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in pump repair and shop supervision.

• Deep expertise in horizontal split case, overhung, vertical turbine, and vertical centrifugal pumps.

• Proficient in MS Office and familiar with LEAN Manufacturing or 5S principles.

• Proven ability to manage direct reports and maintain accountability in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Referral Program

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