Quality Execution Lead - Dairy Manufacturing

Leprino Foods; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance and health benefits

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Vacation and paid holidays

Sick time, paid parental leave

401(k) plan and profit sharing

Job summary

Leprino Foods in Lemoore seeks a Quality Supervisor to lead plant-based quality execution across daily operations. You will coach staff on food safety, manage quality data, and coordinate with production to uphold top quality.

The role emphasizes practical GMPs, SQF, and CCPs with strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years in food quality, and 1+ year of leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, food technology, dairy science, microbiology, chemistry, or related field.
• Five+ years of quality or food safety experience in a regulated food manufacturing environment.
• One+ years of experience leading, training, mentoring, or coordinating others.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, SQF, sanitation programs, and food safety compliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and guide daily Quality Execution activities ensuring food safety and product quality across all shifts.
• Plan staffing to support production needs while improving labor and workflow efficiency.
• Coach and mentor Quality team members through on‑the‑job training in food safety, GMPs, SQF, CCPs, sanitation, and personal safety.
• Review quality data, investigate nonconformances, and write root cause and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams to keep quality standards clear and achievable.
• Prepare for audits by maintaining documentation and execution readiness.
• Oversee sanitation program effectiveness, environmental monitoring, and microbiological testing.
• Respond to customer-related quality issues with timely follow-up and factual resolution.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
• Monitor department performance and identify opportunities for quality improvement and cost control.
• Support recall readiness activities, traceability reviews, and training drills.
• Encourage open communication and employee development daily.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science/related field

Job description

Leprino Foods in Lemoore seeks a Quality Supervisor to lead plant-based quality execution across daily operations. You will coach staff on food safety, manage quality data, and coordinate with production to uphold top quality.

The role emphasizes practical GMPs, SQF, and CCPs with strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years in food quality, and 1+ year of leadership.