Packaging Supervisor - Memphis, TN

Riviana Foods; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Riviana Foods Inc. is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to lead hourly personnel across one or more packaging departments in Memphis. The role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant daily operations while coordinating with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Quality teams.

You’ll supervise line staffing, oversee line changes, maintain logs, enforce GMP/SQF, and drive continuous improvement in packaging workflows. Strong leadership and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Experience supervising in manufacturing or related environment; food manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (GFSI/SQF) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assign and move personnel on production lines to meet operational needs.
• Communicate line status with plant scheduler and supervisors daily.
• Coordinate packaging supply requirements with warehouse and production teams.
• Maintain daily shift logs and assign cost center placements in time systems.
• Oversee rice transfers to meet packaging schedules.
• Notify maintenance of equipment malfunctions and coordinate repairs.
• Direct and train personnel on-line duties and safety procedures.
• Participate in line adjustments and troubleshooting for packaging lines.
• Manage employee relations and resolve conflicts; negotiate with union stewards as needed.
• Maintain GMP, HACCP, and sanitation procedures in assigned areas.
• Document sanitation schedules and related records.
• Monitor product quality with QC personnel.
• Conduct safety meetings and enforce safety policies.
• Submit daily packaging reports to Packaging Superintendent.
• Enforce company policies and maintain 5S cleanliness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Leadership

Math skills

English proficiency

Training

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

RF scanners

Tablets

HMIs

Job description

Role Summary

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.

You’d Be a Great Fit If You:

• 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.

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.

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