Maintenance Shift Manager

AgReserves, Inc.; Plymouth (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Cell Phone

Relocation Assistance

Discretionary profit-sharing bonus

Job summary

River Point Farms in North Carolina seeks an experienced Maintenance Shift Manager to lead maintenance staff in a food processing plant. You will supervise on-shift activities, ensure production uptime, uphold GMPs and food safety programs, and drive continuous improvement while delivering quality products on time.

Responsibilities include safeguarding safety with LOTO, leading audits and investigations, coordinating with operations, using CMMS for work orders, tracking metrics like OEE, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering/related field with maintenance experience in regulated food manufacturing.
• 3+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a regulated environment.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance staff across one or more shifts, plan scheduling and daily execution.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead safety programs including LOTO, audits, investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage work orders, preventive/predictive maintenance, and documentation via CMMS.
• Monitor equipment performance metrics (OEE, MTBF, MTTR) and drive root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate with operations and cross-functional teams to ensure uptime and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

River Point Farms is seeking an experienced Maintenance Shift Manager to join our onion processing plant team!

Summary:

The Maintenance Shift Manager supervises maintenance employees to ensure production, departmental, and safety goals are met in a continuous food manufacturing environment. This role guides and directs the workforce to meet customer expectations for product quality, food safety, and on‑time delivery while achieving company performance goals and maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with GMPs, food safety programs, and applicable USDA/FDA regulatory requirements, and proactively identify, mitigate, and escalate risks to safety, quality, or compliance.
• Lead and enforce maintenance safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), contractor safety oversight, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action follow‑through.
• Supervise and coordinate maintenance staff across one or more shifts, including workforce planning, scheduling, work assignment, and daily execution, while serving as a liaison with operations and cross‑functional teams.
• Provide hands‑on leadership by assigning and prioritizing work based on production impact, safety, food safety, equipment criticality, and production forecasts, and supporting troubleshooting as needed.
• Exercise supervisory authority, including performance reviews, coaching, training, corrective action, and succession planning.
• Utilize the CMMS to manage work orders, preventive and predictive maintenance, inventory tracking, and maintenance documentation, and ensure team adherence to system standards.
• Monitor and report equipment performance and reliability metrics, including OEE, MTBF, and MTTR, and lead downtime analysis and root cause investigations using Lean and 5S principles.
• Oversee general facilities and grounds maintenance and coordinate quotes for parts and external services to support safe, reliable operations.
• Ensure production line uptime meets or exceeds established performance expectations and communicate daily priorities, issues, and escalations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of High School diploma/GED, technical certifications, and relevant maintenance experience in food manufacturing or a similarly regulated environment.
• 3+ years of maintenance leadership experience in food processing or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Agriculture or agricultural processing background highly desirable.
• Bilingual Spanish/English language skills preferred.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast‑paced, continuous‑operation manufacturing environment.

Working conditions:

* The physical demands below describe what is generally required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Spend portions of the workday standing and walking throughout the facility to observe operations and supervise staff.
• Occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds, typically in non routine situations or when assisting employees.
• Use hands and arms to operate controls, open and close equipment, handle tools, or use electronic devices, as needed.
• Bend, reach, climb stairs or ladders, kneel, or balance at times to access equipment, platforms, or work areas.
• Communicate clearly to give direction, share information, and address issues.
• Have adequate vision and awareness to observe equipment, processes, and safety conditions, including seeing details up close and at a distance.

* The work environment below describes conditions the employee may encounter while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made when appropriate.

• Work is performed in a manufacturing or processing facility, with time also spent in office areas.
• Regular presence around machines, conveyors, and operating equipment on the production floor.
• The facility may include loud noise, dust, odors, wet or slippery floors, and hot or cold temperatures.
• At times, work may involve stairs, platforms, ladders, or elevated areas, as well as areas with electrical or mechanical hazards.
• May be exposed to chemicals, fumes, or airborne particles used in processing or maintenance activities.
• Work schedules may vary, including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, or extended hours based on production needs.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, gloves, protective clothing, and safety footwear is required in designated areas and will be provided. Employees must follow all PPE rules when applicable.

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.

AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: www.agreserves.com/benefits . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.

Additional Benefits may also include:Company Cell Phone, Relocation Assistance.