Dairy Ingredients Production Supervisor – NFDM & Lactose

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

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company in Greeley, CO is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Dairy Ingredients NFDM and Lactose departments to drive quality, safety, and production gains.

Starting compensation ranges from $81,000 to $92,000 with a 10% annual bonus. You’ll lead hourly teams, plan staffing, mentor staff, ensure sanitation and food safety, and collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to keep production moving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or mentoring role.
• Working knowledge of processing or packaging systems, including equipment operations and troubleshooting.
• Strong computer proficiency and the ability to learn systems such as SAP or other manufacturing software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach hourly employees in NFDM and Lactose departments to ensure quality and safety.
• Plan daily staffing to meet production goals while maintaining safety.
• Develop team through coaching and training on technical and safety topics.
• Oversee daily shift operations to meet productivity, yield, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance and quality teams to ensure timely repairs and equipment readiness.
• Enforce company policies and foster accountability and engagement.
• Oversee sanitation programs and food safety compliance.
• Monitor financial and operational performance to reduce waste.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Safety focus

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Dairy Technology

Tools

SAP

Job description

Leprino Foods Company in Greeley, CO is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Dairy Ingredients NFDM and Lactose departments to drive quality, safety, and production gains.

Starting compensation ranges from $81,000 to $92,000 with a 10% annual bonus. You’ll lead hourly teams, plan staffing, mentor staff, ensure sanitation and food safety, and collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to keep production moving.