Leprino
Job Overview
For our state‑of‑the‑art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Processing Supervisor on our Plant Production team to continue moving our organization to even larger levels of innovation, technological advancement, process improvement, and production efficiencies.
Responsibilities
Use your natural leadership ability daily to build, lead, mentor, develop, and grow highly functioning teams of hourly individuals.
Provide direction to all Cheese Processing employees on shift to ensure production schedules are met, quality standards are achieved, equipment is maintained, and employees are properly trained and working in a safe manner and environment.
Assure that production yields and efficiencies are met as defined by budgetary and corporate standards.
Maintain high productivity and cost effectiveness through accurate scheduling of production and processing operations, maintenance, and workforce planning.
Demonstrate leadership by implementing programs in training, safety, communications, performance recognition, and internal employee development to ensure peak employee efficiency.
Supervise daily shift operations to ensure production standards and quality parameters are met, initiate maintenance work orders to minimize downtime, and coordinate sanitation program efficiency.
Be humble, inquisitive, patient, collaborative, innovative, results‑oriented, and resilient – the DNA of a Leprino employee.
Required Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, related field OR five (5) years of previous production leadership experience.
Five (5) years of previous experience as a supervisor, superintendent, or manager in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment leading teams of at least 20.
The ability to perform shift work in a 24/7 operational plant.
Preferred Qualifications
A Master’s in Food or Dairy Science, Food Technology, or Chemical Engineering including four (4) years as a production supervisor in a dairy manufacturing facility (cheese, yogurt, cream, or milk).
Benefits Competitive salaries and bonuses, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, LFC Profit‑Sharing & 401(k) plan.
Our Story Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 70 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. Today, Leprino Foods is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. We continue to be owned by the Leprino family and pursue the vision of being the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.”
Equal Employment Opportunity At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.
How to Apply Please visit careers.leprinofoods.com to formally apply for this open position. The “Easy Apply” option through LinkedIn is not considered an official application with Leprino Foods.
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Responsibilities
Use your natural leadership ability daily to build, lead, mentor, develop, and grow highly functioning teams of hourly individuals.
Provide direction to all Cheese Processing employees on shift to ensure production schedules are met, quality standards are achieved, equipment is maintained, and employees are properly trained and working in a safe manner and environment.
Assure that production yields and efficiencies are met as defined by budgetary and corporate standards.
Maintain high productivity and cost effectiveness through accurate scheduling of production and processing operations, maintenance, and workforce planning.
Demonstrate leadership by implementing programs in training, safety, communications, performance recognition, and internal employee development to ensure peak employee efficiency.
Supervise daily shift operations to ensure production standards and quality parameters are met, initiate maintenance work orders to minimize downtime, and coordinate sanitation program efficiency.
Be humble, inquisitive, patient, collaborative, innovative, results‑oriented, and resilient – the DNA of a Leprino employee.
Required Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, related field OR five (5) years of previous production leadership experience.
Five (5) years of previous experience as a supervisor, superintendent, or manager in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment leading teams of at least 20.
The ability to perform shift work in a 24/7 operational plant.
Preferred Qualifications
A Master’s in Food or Dairy Science, Food Technology, or Chemical Engineering including four (4) years as a production supervisor in a dairy manufacturing facility (cheese, yogurt, cream, or milk).
Benefits Competitive salaries and bonuses, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, LFC Profit‑Sharing & 401(k) plan.
Our Story Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 70 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. Today, Leprino Foods is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. We continue to be owned by the Leprino family and pursue the vision of being the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.”
Equal Employment Opportunity At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.
How to Apply Please visit careers.leprinofoods.com to formally apply for this open position. The “Easy Apply” option through LinkedIn is not considered an official application with Leprino Foods.
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