Packaging Supervisor – Food Plant Lead

Riviana Foods; Foote Homes (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Riviana Foods Inc. in Memphis, TN is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to oversee hourly staff on packaging lines, ensuring safety, sanitation, quality, and productivity while coordinating with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse and Quality teams.

The role requires at least 2 years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership, and ability to manage line changes and reports. This full-time position includes shift responsibilities and adherence to GMP/HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; College degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or a related environment; food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Exposure to quality procedures and team-based work environments.

Responsibilities

• Assign and move personnel on production lines to meet operational requirements efficiently.
• Communicate daily with Plant Scheduler, Packaging and Warehouse Supervisors, and Managers regarding line status.
• Coordinate packaging supply requirements with Warehouse, Supply Operators, and Production teams.
• Maintain daily shift logs for labor and machine utilization; assign cost center placements.
• Oversee rice transfers from Clean Rice and Processing Departments to ensure packaging schedules are met.
• Notify Maintenance Supervisors of equipment malfunctions and coordinate maintenance.
• Direct and train personnel on-line duties, responsibilities, and safety procedures.
• Participate in line adjustments and troubleshooting, including code dates and changes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety knowledge

Leadership

English proficiency

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

RF scanners

HMIs

Job description

Riviana Foods Inc. in Memphis, TN is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to oversee hourly staff on packaging lines, ensuring safety, sanitation, quality, and productivity while coordinating with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse and Quality teams.

The role requires at least 2 years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership, and ability to manage line changes and reports. This full-time position includes shift responsibilities and adherence to GMP/HACCP standards.