Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Company: Burch Farms
Location: Faison, NC
Reports To: Operations Manager

About Burch Farms

Burch Farms was founded in 1950 by William and Georgianna Burch as a 35-acre family farm and has grown into a 7,500 acre operation with a strong reputation for exceptional agricultural production. Today, we specialize in sweet potatoes for global retail and food service distribution, along with greens, cabbage, beets, and turnips.

Operating as a lean, family-owned organization, we are focused on efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement while maintaining a collaborative, hardworking, and innovative culture.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations across Burch Farms’ facilities, including packing lines, processing equipment, warehouse infrastructure, and supporting systems. This role ensures maximum equipment uptime, operational reliability, and facility safety while supporting production goals.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, improving equipment performance, and implementing preventative maintenance programs. The ideal candidate is hands-on, solutions-driven, and capable of building and leading a strong maintenance team in a fast-paced agricultural environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesMaintenance Operations

• Oversee all day-to-day maintenance activities for production, packing, and warehouse equipment
• Ensure reliability and performance of graders, conveyors, washing systems, packing lines, and processing equipment
• Maintain facility infrastructure including electrical, plumbing, refrigeration (if applicable), and structural systems
• Respond quickly to equipment failures to minimize downtime and production disruption

Preventative Maintenance & Reliability

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive preventative maintenance program
• Establish maintenance schedules and ensure timely completion of all tasks
• Track equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency
• Maintain spare parts inventory and manage vendor relationships

Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and develop maintenance technicians
• Build a culture of accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement
• Schedule staff to ensure coverage across shifts and seasonal demands
• Provide hands-on support and leadership on the floor

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety standards and regulations
• Enforce OSHA, GMP, and company safety policies
• Support food safety initiatives by maintaining equipment in sanitary and operational condition
• Lead safety training and promote a safe working environment

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements to reduce downtime and maintenance costs
• Support lean initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across operations
• Work closely with Operations Manager to optimize production efficiency

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and repair records
• Track maintenance KPIs such as downtime, response time, and repair costs
• Assist in budgeting and cost control for maintenance operations
• Coordinate with external contractors and service providers when needed

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of maintenance experience, preferably in agriculture, food processing, or manufacturing
• Proven leadership experience managing maintenance teams
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems and equipment reliability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with produce packing equipment or agricultural operations
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems and food-grade equipment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Strong problem-solving and technical skills
• Sense of urgency and ability to respond under pressure
• Organized and detail-oriented approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays (per company policy)

Why Join Burch Farms?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in strengthening the operational backbone of a growing agricultural business. You will have the ability to make a direct impact on efficiency, reliability, and long-term success while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person (Faison, NC)

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000