LEW Group Leader Lactose Pack 12 6PM

Leprino Foods Company; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company in Lemoore, CA seeks a Lactose Packaging Group Leader to oversee the lactose powder bagging process in the Whey Department. This is a working Group Lead role with packaging operator duties and leadership responsibilities.

You will manage daily tasks, safety, and maintenance coordination while ensuring SOPs and GMPs are followed. Strong leadership and SAP/Excel skills are required for success on 12-hour PM shifts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform Powder Packaging Operator duties (Completed current JTPR on file required to be considered).
• Demonstrated leadership ability (lead by example) of multiple team members. Ability to conduct effective coaching sessions with team members.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate tasks effectively; manage time; manage competing priorities (multi-task)
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, GMP’s and Company Values.
• Physical requirements to perform job as defined in the essential job function.
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, self-starter & self-motivation skills.
• Computer literacy skills in SAP, MS Word, Excel, CIM.
• Must be able to lift 55lbs.

Responsibilities

• Manage break schedule for packaging operators.
• Ensure assignment & completion of daily tasks; Identify, delegate and manage priorities.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedule, including but not limited to fillers, sealers and palletizer.
• Notify maintenance (submit work requests) as needed regarding mechanical issues. Follow through to completion with the mechanic or supervisor as needed.
• Handle daily department paperwork including but not limited to production logs, pallet tags, etc.
• Perform regular sampling.
• Maintain Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) for powder packaging area.
• Develop and manage a daily walk-through check list
• All packaging operator duties as required.
• Responsible for the safe and consistent operation of the powder bagging process in accordance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Lead clean-up and housekeeping activities
• Adhere to all Company and regulatory GMPs; Ensure High Risk Hygiene Compliance – Lab coats, rubber booties, gloves, etc…
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Delegation

Time management

Safety & GMP

SAP

MS Excel

CIM

Tools

MS Word

Palletizer

SAP

MS Excel

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LEW Group Leader Lactose Pack 12 6PM

Lemoore (West), CA USA

Requisition ID: 31954

No of Openings: 1

Posted Date: Jul 15, 2026

Job Function: Production Operations

Description:

Whey Department

Job Title : Lactose Packaging Group Leader

Wage : $35.15

Hours/shift : 12 Hour PM

Days Off: Varies

General Summary:

The Lactose Packaging Group Leader is responsible for the Lactose powder bagging process for the Whey Department. This is a working Group Lead position that will perform packaging operator duties in addition to the Group Lead responsibilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

• Manage break schedule for packaging operators.
• Ensure assignment & completion of daily tasks; Identify, delegate and manage priorities.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedule, including but not limited to fillers, sealers and palletizer.
• Notify maintenance (submit work requests) as needed regarding mechanical issues. Follow through to completion with the mechanic or supervisor as needed.
• Handle daily department paperwork including but not limited to production logs, pallet tags, etc.
• Perform regular sampling.
• Maintain Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) for powder packaging area.
• Develop and manage a daily walk-through check list
• All packaging operator duties as required.
• Responsible for the safe and consistent operation of the powder bagging process in accordance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Lead clean-up and housekeeping activities
• Adhere to all Company and regulatory GMPs; Ensure High Risk Hygiene Compliance – Lab coats, rubber booties, gloves, etc…
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Demonstrated ability to perform the Powder Packaging Operators duties (Completed current JTPR on file required to be considered).
• Demonstrated leadership ability (lead by example) of multiple team members. Ability to conduct effective coaching sessions with team members.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate tasks effectively; manage time; manage competing priorities (multi-task)
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, GMP’s and Company Values.
• Physical requirements to perform job as defined in the essential job function.
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, self-starter & self-motivation skills.
• Computer literacy skills in SAP, MS Word, Excel, CIM.
• Must be able to lift 55lbs.

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.