Cheese Production Supervisor — Lead & Optimize Dairy Ops

Leprino Foods Company; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Bonus – 10% target

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Vacation

Paid holidays

Sick time

Paid parental leave

Profit-Sharing & 401(k)

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company in Greeley, Colorado, seeks a Production Supervisor (Cheese) to lead an hourly team in our Cheese Department, driving quality, safety, and efficient daily production. You will plan staffing, mentor staff, and coordinate with maintenance and QA to sustain high performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s in food science or related field, 5+ years in food manufacturing with leadership, and the ability to work weekends and night shifts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in food manufacturing, with at least 1 year of leadership experience.
• Strong computer proficiency and ability to learn manufacturing software.
• Willingness to work weekends, swing, and overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support hourly staff in the Cheese Department to ensure product quality, safety, and efficient production each shift.
• Plan daily staffing to meet production goals while maintaining a safe, collaborative environment.
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching and ongoing training on technical and safety practices.
• Communicate clearly to build trust and recognize performance that drives results.
• Oversee daily shift operations to meet productivity, yield, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance and quality teams to identify equipment needs and ensure timely repairs.
• Enforce company policies and foster accountability and engagement.
• Oversee quality systems and sanitation programs meeting food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure employees have required tools and training.
• Monitor financial and operational performance and identify efficiency improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Coaching/mentoring

Production planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

SAP

Packaging equipment operations

Job description

Leprino Foods Company in Greeley, Colorado, seeks a Production Supervisor (Cheese) to lead an hourly team in our Cheese Department, driving quality, safety, and efficient daily production. You will plan staffing, mentor staff, and coordinate with maintenance and QA to sustain high performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s in food science or related field, 5+ years in food manufacturing with leadership, and the ability to work weekends and night shifts.