LUB Supervisor, Cheese

Leprino Foods; Lubbock, Town of Texas, Christiansted (TX, WI, United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cheese Supervisor for its state-of-the-art facility in Lubbock, TX. This role is integral to fostering a positive work environment and ensuring production efficiency. You will lead a dedicated team, implement safety and quality programs, and drive operational excellence in a 24/7 manufacturing setting. The company offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and a commitment to employee development. Join a passionate global team and make a difference in producing high-quality dairy products that nourish families worldwide.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Matching

Merit Increases

Bonuses

Profit Sharing

Vacation and Holidays

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Food Science or related field.
• 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plans daily staffing needs and schedules for production efficiency.
• Leads team in training, safety, and quality assurance.
• Monitors operations and recommends improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Team Leadership

Safety Compliance

Quality Control

Production Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Bachelor's degree in Dairy Science

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

For our future state-of-the-art 600+ person cheese and whey manufacturing facility in Lubbock, TX, Leprino is seeking a Cheese Supervisor. We take pride in our vision to be the "world's best," which drives us to work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 billion facility in summer 2022. The plant became operational in 2025 with Phase 1 and will be fully operational by 2026 with Phase 2. You will play a crucial role in creating a healthy work environment for our employees, fostering positive relationships and teamwork.

Job Duties

1. Plans and schedules daily staffing needs to maximize labor efficiency and meet production requirements.
2. Leads and coaches team employees in the Cheese Department, implementing programs in technical training, safety, quality, communication, performance recognition, and employee development to ensure engagement and productivity.
3. Builds and fosters strong working relationships and a positive work environment within the team.
4. Reinforces company and plant policies consistently and fairly.
5. Ensures team employees complete all required training.
6. Responds to employee questions and concerns.
7. Supervises daily cheese shift operations to meet production standards and quality parameters.
8. Achieves targeted production volumes.
9. Determines equipment repair needs and initiates maintenance work orders to minimize downtime.
10. Implements safety programs to ensure compliance and a safe work environment.
11. Ensures work is performed safely and the workplace is free of hazards.
12. Provides employees with training, equipment, and tools for safe job performance.
13. Leads and demonstrates safe practices.
14. Participates in safety investigations and corrective actions.
15. Leads and executes the department's quality systems to meet quality goals.
16. Oversees sanitation program effectiveness to meet food safety standards.
17. Monitors operations and recommends improvements for labor efficiency, cost savings, and quality.
18. Executes financial performance goals of the Cheese Department to deliver quality products at the lowest possible cost.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Two (2) years of supervisory or managerial experience in a food, beverage, chemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Ability to perform shift work in a 24/7 operational plant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food or Dairy Science, Food Technology, or Chemical Engineering, including four (4) years as a production supervisor in a dairy manufacturing setting.

Offering in Return

Join a global team passionate about producing high-quality products that nourish families worldwide. We reward your hard work with competitive salaries, tuition assistance, vacation, holidays, sick leave, 401(k) matching, merit increases, bonuses, and profit-sharing. Your impact will be recognized and rewarded as you help further our company and its values.

Our Story

Leprino Foods has a history spanning over 65 years, starting from Jim Leprino’s small mozzarella batches in Denver to becoming the world's largest mozzarella and lactose manufacturer, and a leader in whey protein. Owned by the Leprino family, our goal is to be the "World's Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company." We seek motivated individuals to join us on this journey.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and fostering an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive.