Milk Processing Lead – Cheese Production

Leprino Foods; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Life insurance

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Voluntary benefits

Employee assistance

Wellness incentives

Tuition assistance

Vacation

Paid holidays

Sick time

Parental leave

Merit increases

Profit sharing

Job summary

Leprino Foods in Lubbock, TX, is seeking a Milk Processing Supervisor to lead the front end of our cheese manufacturing operation. You will oversee milk receiving, pasteurization, and standardization, and develop a safe, efficient production mindset across shifts.

You\'ll mentor hourly staff, ensure food safety, and coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, and supply teams to keep operations running smoothly while meeting safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or a related field - or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing, with at least 1 year of experience leading, mentoring, or delegating work to others.
• 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.
• Ability to work weekends, swing shifts, and overnight shifts as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of hourly employees responsible for milk receiving, pasteurization, and standardization, ensuring consistent product quality, team safety, and efficient production each shift.
• Plan and schedule daily staffing to meet production needs while maintaining a safe, collaborative work environment.
• Oversee daily milk processing operations, including raw milk receiving, milk inventories, pasteurization, and standardization, to meet established standards for safety, quality, yield, and production.
• Guide, mentor, and develop team members through coaching, feedback, and ongoing technical and safety training.
• Build a culture of trust and teamwork by communicating clearly, reinforcing accountability, and recognizing strong performance.
• Champion food safety and sanitation requirements across milk processing operations, including both Raw and RTE areas, while ensuring compliance with plant and regulatory standards.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, and other plant teams to troubleshoot process and equipment issues and keep operations running safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to effectively manage milk inventories, chemical distribution, and equipment performance.
• Promote and lead safe work practices every day, ensuring employees have the training, equipment, and tools necessary to perform their jobs safely.
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, control costs, and strengthen product quality.

Job description

Leprino Foods in Lubbock, TX, is seeking a Milk Processing Supervisor to lead the front end of our cheese manufacturing operation. You will oversee milk receiving, pasteurization, and standardization, and develop a safe, efficient production mindset across shifts.

You\'ll mentor hourly staff, ensure food safety, and coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, and supply teams to keep operations running smoothly while meeting safety and quality standards.