Packaging Supervisor - Memphis, TN

Riviana Foods Inc. - USA; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Career Development

Meaningful Work

Team Environment

Job summary

Riviana Foods Inc. in Memphis, TN seeks a Packaging Supervisor to oversee hourly staff across packaging lines, ensuring safe, efficient operations and compliance with quality standards.

You will coordinate with production, maintenance, warehouse, and QA teams, staff lines, and manage daily logs and discipline as required. The role requires a high school diploma (college degree preferred), 2+ years supervisory manufacturing experience (food industry preferred), strong leadership and communication

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required; College degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or related environments; food manufacturing preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to lead and train a team.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic math skills and the ability to compute ratios, timing, and equipment speeds.
• Comfort with using computers, RF scanners, tablets, and HMIs.

Responsibilities

• Assign and move personnel on production lines to meet operational needs.
• Communicate line status and requirements with Plant Scheduler, Packaging and Warehouse Supervisors, and Managers.
• Coordinate packaging supply requirements with Warehouse, Supply Operators, and Production teams.
• Maintain daily shift logs for labor and machine utilization; assign cost center placements in time and attendance systems.
• Oversee rice transfers between 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 (code dates, glue, rail, changeovers).
• Manage employee relations, resolve conflicts, and address discipline per policy.
• Negotiate labor issue resolutions with Union Stewards as required.
• Maintain GMP, HACCP, and sanitation procedures; document records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

English communication

Math basics

Tech proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

RF scanners

Tablets

HMIs

Job description

The Packaging Supervisor reports to the Packaging Manager and is responsible for supervising a defined group of hourly personnel across one or more packaging departments. The supervisor ensures that daily operations are performed efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sanitation, quality, and productivity. This role also coordinates with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Quality teams to support smooth operations and adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• 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 and upcoming requirements.
• Coordinate packaging supply requirements with Warehouse, Supply Operators, and Production teams.
• Maintain daily shift logs for labor and machine utilization; assign proper cost center placements in time and attendance systems.
• Oversee rice transfers from Clean Rice and Processing Departments to ensure packaging schedules are met.
• Notify Maintenance Supervisors of equipment malfunctions and coordinate required maintenance.
• Direct and train personnel on-line duties, responsibilities, and safety procedures.
• Participate in line adjustments and troubleshooting, including code dates, glue adjustments, rail adjustments, and limited changeovers.
• Manage employee relations, resolve conflicts, and maintain positive team dynamics.
• Negotiate labor problem resolutions with Union Stewards as required.
• Maintain strict GMP, HACCP, and sanitation procedures in assigned areas.
• Document Master Sanitation Schedules, Food Incident Reports, Magnet Logs, and other required administrative records.
• Monitor product quality (rice, ingredients, packaging, weight control) in collaboration with QC personnel.
• Conduct safety meetings and enforce workplace safety policies.
• Compile and submit daily packaging reports (production and downtime data) to the Packaging Superintendent.
• Communicate company policies and enforce disciplinary actions for non-compliance.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment consistent with 5S standards.

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma required; College degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Initiatives (GFSI) or Safe Quality Foods (SQF) standards 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.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Can read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Can provide leadership, direction, and training to team members.
• Have basic math skills, including the ability to calculate ratios, timing, and equipment speeds.
• Are comfortable using computers, RF scanners, tablets, and human-machine interfaces (HMIs).
• Can work independently and exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
• Are comfortable climbing and working at heights exceeding 100 feet.
• Can safely lift and handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Can perform physical tasks requiring stooping, sitting, bending, and working in various positions throughout the workday.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: A salaried compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access to company-sponsored benefits to support your health and well-being.
• Retirement Planning: A 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for your future.
• Career Development: Opportunities to expand your skills, develop professionally, and grow within the company.
• Meaningful Work: Opportunities to share ideas, solve problems, and help improve the company.
• Team Environment: Work with supportive colleagues who value teamwork, new ideas, and shared success.

Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic characteristics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship (where legally permitted), or any other protected category.