Packing Operations Lead Shift & Quality Champion

Fruition Sales - Ripe to You®; Orange Cove (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruition Sales - Ripe to You® is seeking a Packing Operations Supervisor in California to plan and direct the daily packing run, translating sales orders into an executable plan and keeping the packing floor on schedule.

You will supervise Leads and crews, adjust the run in real time, ensure quality and food safety standards, and maintain production records. This exempt role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a packing house, produce processing, or agricultural production environment.
• Prior experience supervising or leading a team in a packing, production, or warehouse setting.
• Working knowledge of citrus grading, packing standards, and food safety requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities and last-minute changes.
• Clear, effective communicator, coordinating with Sales, Leads, and other departments.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Excel/Outlook; production or scheduling software a plus).
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and build the daily packing run based on orders, fruit availability, and customer specifications from Sales.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Sales and the packing floor throughout the shift.
• Adjust the run in real time in response to order changes, cancellations, rush orders, or fruit condition issues, and communicate impacts back to Sales.
• Coordinate pack sizes, labels, and box/carton specifications against customer and order requirements.
• Communicate daily run status, delays, and completion times to Sales, the Operations Manager, and other departments.
• Directly supervise and support Packing House Leads; set daily priorities and hold leads accountable for lines and crews.
• Set and adjust shift schedules and labor assignments to match the daily run plan and seasonal volume.
• Train, coach, and develop Leads and packing crews on procedures, standards, and safe work practices.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leadership experience

Packing/produce knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel/Outlook

Job description

Fruition Sales - Ripe to You® is seeking a Packing Operations Supervisor in California to plan and direct the daily packing run, translating sales orders into an executable plan and keeping the packing floor on schedule.

You will supervise Leads and crews, adjust the run in real time, ensure quality and food safety standards, and maintain production records. This exempt role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.