Milk Processing Supervisor

Leprino Foods Company; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company is seeking a Milk Processing Supervisor in Lubbock, TX to lead a critical dairy operations team at a state-of-the-art facility. You will oversee milk receiving, pasteurization, standardization, and safety while coordinating with quality and maintenance to keep production efficient and compliant.

The role requires 5+ years in food manufacturing with leadership experience, SAP proficiency, and flexibility for weekends or overnight shifts. Strong coaching skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years in food manufacturing with at least 1 year of leadership or mentoring experience.
• Working knowledge of processing or packaging systems and equipment operations, with troubleshooting skills.
• Strong computer proficiency and familiarity with SAP or similar manufacturing software.
• Ability to work weekends, swing shifts, and overnight shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hourly employees overseeing milk receiving, pasteurization, and standardization to ensure quality and safety.
• Plan daily staffing to meet production needs while maintaining a safe, collaborative work environment.
• Oversee milk processing operations to meet safety, quality, yield, and production standards.
• Coach and develop team members through ongoing training and feedback.
• Foster trust and accountability, recognizing strong performance.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation across Raw and RTE areas, complying with standards.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and plant teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to manage inventories and equipment performance.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure proper training and equipment availability.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing planning

Safety training

Troubleshooting

Team coaching

SAP knowledge

Weekend/overnight shifts

Education

Bachelor’s in Food Science or Dairy Tech

Tools

SAP

Job description

Milk Processing Supervisor

Date: Sep 6, 2026

Location: Lubbock, TX, US, 79401

Within our brand new state-of-the-art 600-person manufacturing facility in Lubbock – Leprino is seeking a Milk Processing Supervisor to lead a critical part of our cheese and dairy ingredients operation. We take pride in our vision to be the “world’s best.” It’s why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

You Have At Least (Required 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.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in dairy manufacturing or milk processing, particularly involving milk receiving, pasteurization, separation, or standardization.
• Prior supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Technical understanding of dairy processing systems and mechanical aptitude for identifying and troubleshooting operational issues.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, sanitation practices, and food safety requirements in a dairy or food manufacturing environment.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

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 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 and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino’s history dates back to the 1950s, 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 world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?