Cheese - Team Lead - Relief

Leprino Foods Company; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company in Greeley, CO is seeking a Cheese Team Lead relief to ensure safe operation of equipment and processes and to uphold quality per SOPs and GMPs. The role emphasizes 5S, teamwork, and effective communication across team leads and supervisors.

Minimum qualifications include 18+ years in manufacturing or leadership, mechanical aptitude, strong time management, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with experience in manufacturing or a leadership position.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong time management.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• English language literacy for SOPs and GMPs.
• Computer proficiency in email, internet, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment and processes per SOPs, GMPs and safety practices.
• Maintain 5S standards and participate in continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with team members, leads, supervisors and managers.
• Demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills.
• Meet food safety and quality requirements per plans and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Time management

Mechanical skills

English proficiency

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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Greeley, CO USA

Requisition ID: 32169

No of Openings: 1

Posted Date: Oct 5, 2026

Job Function: Production Operations

Description:

Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 65 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that daring vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated individual who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?

The Greeley Teamis seeking a Cheese Team Lead Relief to help us achieve our goals.

We Ask Of You To:

• Be responsible for the safe operation of its associated equipment and/or processes, the quality of incoming raw materials, the quality of the outgoing products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safe work practices.

• Be responsible for maintaining 5S standards and participating in and implementing continuous improvement.

• Communicate effectively in relaying information to team members, team leads, supervisors, and managers as applicable.

• Have strong time management and organizational skills.

• Meet food safety and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan and company policies.

We Offer You in Return:

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role ranges from $ 30.02-35.27 per hour.

• A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum of 18 years of age; work experience in manufacturing environment or team leadership position, or equivalent education training; mechanical skills/ aptitude; strong time management and organizational skills; and demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others.

• The Cheese Team Lead must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), to communicate effectively with others, to complete required documentation both in written and electronic form utilizing the English language.

• The Cheese Team Lead must have demonstrated prior leadership experience and computer proficiency in email, internet, and Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum two years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Lifting Requirements:

• 37 lbs Chest to Head Lift

• Stair climb, daily

“The culture of Leprino Foods is built by a family of passionate employees who believe in what they do, who understand the value of teamwork and understand that no one person is greater than the other.” – Andy, Greeley, Colorado Plant Manager

Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at www.psychemedics.com

Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at www.psychemedics.com Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location. Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran

Leprino uses Psychemedics for a 90-day hair follicle drug test as part of the employee pre-employment process and also participates in E-Verify. All employees in our manufacturing facilities are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as mandated by their role and location. Leprino supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO / Affirmative Action EmployerM / F / Disability / Veteran.

Nearest Major Market:

Fort Collins

Nearest Secondary Market:

Greeley