Protein Production Supervisor — Lead Dairy Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with profit-sharing

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company in Greeley, CO seeks a Production Supervisor for the Protein Department to lead hourly teams in native whey and micellar casein production, ensuring product quality, safety, and consistent performance. You will plan daily staffing, coach employees, and collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to keep production moving and meet goals.

This role offers a competitive base salary in the $81,000–$92,000 range with a 10% annual bonus and comprehensive benefits as part of

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.
• Able to work weekends, swing, and overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of hourly employees in the Protein Department (Native Whey & Micellar Casein), ensuring product quality, safety, and production efficiency.
• Plan and schedule daily staffing to meet production goals while maintaining a safe, collaborative work environment.
• Coach and develop team members through ongoing training and feedback.
• Promote a culture of trust and teamwork with clear communication and recognition of performance.
• Supervise daily shift operations to meet productivity, yield, and quality standards.
• Partner with maintenance and quality teams to identify equipment needs and ensure timely repairs.
• Reinforce company policies and encourage accountability and engagement.
• Oversee quality systems and sanitation programs meeting food safety requirements.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure proper tools and training for all employees.
• Monitor financial and operational performance to drive efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Safety training

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

5+ years in food manufacturing (leadership)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Leprino Foods Company in Greeley, CO seeks a Production Supervisor for the Protein Department to lead hourly teams in native whey and micellar casein production, ensuring product quality, safety, and consistent performance. You will plan daily staffing, coach employees, and collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to keep production moving and meet goals.

This role offers a competitive base salary in the $81,000–$92,000 range with a 10% annual bonus and comprehensive benefits as part of